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Floradel Citrus Nursery Store
3 gallon Cara Cara red navel
3 gallon Cara Cara red navel
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Cara Cara oranges are a sweet, seedless hybrid navel orange known for their pinkish-red interior and complex, berry-like flavor. First discovered in Venezuela in 1976, this popular citrus is loved for its low acidity and high antioxidant content.
🍊 Flavor & Appearance
- Appearance: They look exactly like standard navel oranges on the outside, but their flesh is a vibrant pink or deep salmon-orange.
- Taste: Exceptionally sweet with a lower acid profile than traditional navels. They are famous for subtle, fruity notes, often described as a hint of raspberry, blackberry, or cherry.
🛒 Availability & Uses
- Season: They are typically in season from December through April, with peak availability running from January through March.
- Culinary Use: They are highly versatile. Perfect for eating fresh, juicing, topping salads, or using in vinaigrettes and desserts.
🌟 Nutritional Benefits
- Vitamin C: A single orange provides 100% of your daily recommended Vitamin C.
- Nutrient Dense: They contain about 20% more Vitamin C and 30% more Vitamin A than regular navel oranges.
- Antioxidants: They are a fantastic source of lycopene the same antioxidant found in tomatoes which gives them their signature red-pink hue.
🪴 Growing Tips (For Home Gardeners)
- Hardiness: These trees thrive in USDA zones 8-11 and should be protected from freezing temperatures below 28°F. They can withstand colder temperatures once established.
- Care: They require full sun and slightly acidic soil. If you live in a colder zone, they can easily be grown in pots and brought indoors for the winter.
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