Oranges

Fri, August 16th, 2024

Dear Ole Tyme Produce Customers:

Update: Oranges

Markets continue to strengthen with school demand back in play.
With demand picking back up with school business starting, harvest remains on the lower side with the goal of extending this extremely short Valencia season.
Valencias are available in the Central Valley and Riverside area right now.
- Currently, The Central Valley is peaking on 56ct and larger fruit. Riverside area is currently peaking on 88ct.
Offshore navels are available on the East and West Coast and are a great option to sub into when Valencias are not available.
The upcoming Domestic Navel crop is expected to begin mid/late-October.
Brix on the Valencia’s are in the 12 range.

Regreening Explanation

Extended heat in the Central Valley has caused regreening in the Valencias.
Regreening occurs as Valencia oranges continue to ripen on the tree. Summer’s warmer weather causes the orange’s skin to reabsorb chlorophyll, resulting in a green skin at the stem end.
Regreening is naturally occurring, not to be confused with Citrus Greening, which is a devastating disease in citrus trees caused by a bacteria transmitted by a type of psyllid.
Oranges experiencing regreening are fully ripe, sweet and delicious.

If you have any additional questions, please reach out to your Sales Representative or our Customer Service team.

Thank you,

Ole Tyme Produce