Oranges
Oranges

Introduction

The orange is a usually round or oval citrus; its rind and flesh are generally orange, except the varieties of red pulp.

Uses

Orange as a key ingredient for making:

  1. Juice
  2. Sauce
  3. Oil
  4. soap

Production, export, import and consumption in Nigeria

Production= 4,112,301,  Export= 1.43, Import= 1.07. (source: FAOSTAT)

Growing Orange

Sandy loam soil that drains well is ideal for growing citrus trees. The goal is to achieve a balance and move your native soil in the direction of a sand to silt loam that is rich in organic matter, retains moisture to a degree, but also drains well enough to never remain soggy

Sowing and harvest period

   Some oranges can take up to 15 months to mature fully, while others need only 8-12 months. Citrus fruits will not ripen off the tree, so refrain from picking them too early. The best indicator of ripeness is taste.

Main Producing States in Nigeria.

  1. Benue (Main Production Hub)
  2.  Nassarawa 
  3.  Kogi 
  4.  Ogun 
  5.  Oyo 
  6.  Osun 
  7. Taraba 
  8. Kaduna 
  9. Ekiti 
  10. Imo 
  11. Kwara 
  12. Edo 
  13. Delta 
  14. Ebonyi    

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