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Name: Greg E.
Status: student
Age: 30s
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Date: 
1/9/2004
Question:
Why are naval oranges ripe during winter?

Replies:
Naval oranges ripen then because of the temperatures where they grow. The following may be helpful.

http://www.chestnuthillnursery.com/citrus_oranges.htm

http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/calif/msg1118391817735.html

Anthony Brach, Ph.D


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