Nagpur orange explained

Nagpur orange is a variety of mandarin orange (Citrus reticulata) grown in Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.^{[1] [2] [3]}

Details

The fruit has a pockmarked exterior and sweet and juicy pulp. The Geographical Indication was applied for Nagpur orange with the registrar of GIs in India, and is effective as of April 2014.^[4]

Nagpur oranges blossom during the monsoon season and are ready to be harvested. The orange crop grows twice a year. The fruit available from September to December is Ambiya which has a slightly sour taste. It is followed by the sweeter Mrig crop in January. Normally, farmers go for either of the two varieties.^[5]

Notes and References

1. https://web.archive.org/web/20101104060802/http://www.hindu.com/op/2010/10/31/stories/2010103150011200.htm The Hindu : Open Page : From California orange to Nagpur orange
2. Web site: Exercise caution over cultivating Nagpur orange in Kodagu: IIHR. 25 September 2009. The Hindu.
3. Web site: Nagpur mandarin Citrus reticulata Blanco . University of California Riverside Citrus Variety Collection . 23 December 2020.
4. News: Geographical Indications tag for Nagpur orange, Kannauj perfume. Subramani. A. 26 April 2014. Times of India. 18 June 2014.
5. News: The bitter story of Nagpur Orange | Nagpur News . The Times of India. 11 September 2016 .