Ugly oranges are on the market from February to March every year.

Ugly oranges usually mature from February to March. But it varies in different years. In some years, the peel begins to crack in December, showing water rot, and then the fruit rots. Therefore, if fruit rot occurs in early to mid-January (varies by region), it should be harvested immediately. Ripe Ugly Orange has orange flesh, high soluble solids content, crisp and tender flesh, juicy and strong flavor, aroma, no or few seeds, and excellent flavor and quality.

2 How to choose ugly oranges

1. The skin of ugly oranges is rough, yellow-orange, dull, irregularly uneven, and the fruit shape and size are irregular, like "Ugly", it has an obvious protruding short neck on the upper part. In short, the uglier the better.

2. It is also important to look at the place of origin. Most of the ugly oranges on the market now come from Sichuan (look at the label); while those produced in Guangxi, Yunnan and Fujian are other varieties (or not authentic). ).

3. Although Ugly Orange is ugly, it tastes very sweet and crisp. It really melts in the mouth and is sweet and delicious. Its flesh is orange and soft, and its capsule wall is thin, soft and juicy.

4. Ugly tangerines also have sweet and sour tastes. The sweet ones have thin skin and are soft to the touch; the sour ones have rough skin and are firm to the touch. When eating, peel it off from the bottom. It takes no effort to peel it. There are no seeds inside the ugly orange.

5. Consider the weight. Due to different origins and cultivation methods, the weight of a single fruit of Ugly Orange is 200g~280g. If it is too small or too large, it will not be authentic.

3 How to preserve ugly tangerines

1. Spread the branches at the bottom of the carton, because pine branches can secrete a bactericidal substance called bactericide, which can kill bacteria on the surface of the peel. , and it can also maintain the temperature in the box, and then put the ugly oranges, and then cover them with pine branches, and then just like this, one layer of ugly oranges and one layer of pine branches. This way, the oranges can be kept smooth and without dry wrinkles. Phenomenon, it can be kept fresh for half a year without any problem.

2. Store at room temperature of 5-10°C. Put the tangerine into a mesh bag with holes and store it in a ventilated place.