Navelate

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Description

Mutation of the Washington variety to have originated in Vinaròs (Castellón). Vigorous tree with thorns that are smaller on fruit-bearing branches. Light green leaves.

Flowers lack pollen and the fruit has navels, although the latter are smaller than those found on other Navel varieties. Medium-sized, elongated fruit. Good organoleptic quality. Light orange skin. Navel hardly visible on the outside. Seedless. Very juicy and extremely high-quality pulp.

Ripens internally in the first season, however external maturity (colouring) comes much later, therefore it is normally harvested in the second season (around February-May). Its quality means it is normally sold at select markets at a high price. Regions without a high risk of late frost are more suitable for the variety. Irrigation and fertilisers, etc, must be managed correctly in order to produce a high yield.

Type
Navel
Weight (g)
160 - 200
Diameter (mm)
65 - 70
Shape
Elongated globe
Diameter/height
0.97
Bark (mm)
3 – 3,5
Color
Orange
Color index
11
Juice %
50 - 54
Seeds
No
Fruition
Medium, although treatment is required for fruit-set and to ensure that there are suitable levels of micro-elements in the fertiliser.
Harvesting
15 January - 31 March. Treatment is required if the variety is to be harvested at the end of the harvesting period.

Agronomic remarks

When it ripens, the rind is sensitive to the wind and may break down, particularly if the rootstock is Citrange. Fruit-drop may occur from the peduncle when the fruit is ripe, therefore treatment is required if the fruit is to be harvested at the end of March.

Ripening chart

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