description Orlando Tangelo Overview
The Orlando tangelo is a citrus hybrid developed by the USDA in Florida and officially released in 1931. It is a cross between a Bowen grapefruit and a Dancy tangerine, originally introduced under the name Lake tangelo. The fruit is recognized for its mild, sweet flavor and high juice content, but it requires cross-pollination by another citrus variety, such as Temple or Sunburst, to achieve viable commercial yields.
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Orlando Tangelo ranks #83 of 152 in the Citrus Fruit ranking, behind Newhall Navel Orange, ahead of Fukumoto Navel Orange.
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What is an Orlando tangelo a cross between?
Orlando originated from a cross between Bowen grapefruit and Dancy tangerine. The USDA developed it in Florida and released it in 1931 after it had initially been known as the Lake tangelo.
How does Orlando differ from Minneola tangelo?
Orlando is generally rounder and milder, while Minneola is famous for its pronounced neck and stronger tart-sweet flavor. Both have Dancy tangerine ancestry, but their grapefruit parents differ.
Does an Orlando tangelo need a pollinizer?
Orlando trees often crop better when a compatible citrus cultivar provides pollen. Growers must balance improved fruit set against the possibility that cross-pollination will produce more seeds.
When does Orlando tangelo fruit ripen?
Orlando is considered an early-season tangelo in Florida and similar citrus climates. The precise harvest period shifts with location and weather, so rind color alone is not always a reliable maturity test.
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