Blood oranges are usually available in winter. Blood oranges are produced in Africa and Europe, and common places of origin are Sichuan, Hubei, Hunan, Zhejiang, Ganzhou, Jiangxi and Fuzhou, Jiangxi. Blood orange is a tropical fruit. Generally blood oranges are a specialty of Sichuan and usually ripen from December to February. The best quality blood oranges come from Sichuan and are generally listed at around 13 yuan a catty. The blood oranges produced there are generally characterized by large, juicy, sweet and sour.

Blood orange varieties

Blood orange varieties, such as Taroko, Taroko 2, late 8, blood orange 4, blood orange 10, Liduo blood orange. Among them, the late 8 blood orange has the best taste and high sugar content, but the peel is hard.

Effects and functions of blood oranges

Blood oranges are rich in nutrients, of which the content of vitamin C is also very high. Regular consumption can promote blood circulation, but also has the effect of blood, emollient, refreshing, relieve anemia.

Blood orange planting and harvesting time

Blood oranges do not tolerate flooding, and require a large supply of water and fertilizer during growth. It generally likes to grow in a warm and humid place with plenty of light, and is suitable for planting in deep and fertile soil. Blood oranges are generally suitable for planting in February, March or September-November, and generally mature in December. Generally planted 3 years after the flowering and fruiting, mu yield can reach about 5000 pounds.