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Pineapple Orange

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description Pineapple Orange Overview

Pineapple Orange is a mid-season sweet orange variety (Citrus sinensis) that originated in Florida and was widely planted during the early 20th century. The variety earned its name from the distinctive pineapple-like aroma of its ripened fruit, rather than any genetic relation to pineapples. The oranges produce rich, aromatic juice with a balanced sweet-acidic flavor profile that was once highly valued for commercial juice production. Though largely supplanted by varieties like Valencia and Hamlin in commercial Florida groves, Pineapple Orange trees can still be found in heritage citrus collections and older groves throughout the state.

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Is Pineapple Orange related to a pineapple?

No, Pineapple is a sweet orange cultivar of Citrus sinensis, not a pineapple hybrid. Its name comes from the fruit's pineapple-like aroma rather than its genetic parentage.

Where did the Pineapple Orange originate?

The variety is traced to a seedling planted near Citra, Florida, by Reverend J. B. Owens around 1860. It later became an important mid-season orange for Florida growers.

When does Pineapple Orange ripen?

UF/IFAS lists Pineapple as a mid-season orange harvested mainly from December through February. The fruit is roughly 2.75 to 3 inches wide and can contain around 15 to 25 seeds.

Is Pineapple Orange mainly eaten fresh or used for juice?

Its strong juice color and internal quality made Pineapple Orange valuable to Florida processors. Because the fruit is notably seedy, it has often been used more for processed juice than for the fresh market.

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