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California Oranges on the Vine in San Diego, California
California Oranges on the vine in my best friend's backyard in San Diego, California on April 6, 2007. They are so sweet and juicy!
MORE INFO ON ORANGES:
Oranges originated in southeast Asia, in either India, Vietnam or southern China. The fruit of Citrus sinensis is called sweet orange to distinguish it from Citrus aurantium, the bitter orange. In a number of languages, it is known as a "Chinese apple" (e.g. Dutch Sinaasappel, "China's apple").
While the origin of citrus fruits cannot be precisely identified, researchers believe they began to appear in southeast Asia around 4000BC. From there, they slowly spread to northern Africa mainly through migration and trade. During the period of the Roman Empire, demand by higher ranking members of society and increased trade allowed the fruits to spread to southern Europe.
Citrus spread throughout Europe during the Middle Ages and were then brought to the Americas by Spanish explorers. Worldwide trade of citrus fruits didn't appear until the 1800s and trade in orange juice developed as late as 1940.
Citrus fruits are produced all over the world. According to UNCTAD, in 2004 there were 140 citrus producing countries. Around 70% of the world's total citrus production is grown in the Northern Hemisphere, in particular Brazil, countries around the Mediterranean and the United States.
In the United States, citrus fruits for consumption as fresh fruit are mainly grown in California, Arizona and Texas, while most orange juice and grapefruit is produced in Florida).
Source: Wikipedia
California Oranges on the Vine in San Diego, California
California Oranges on the vine in my best friend's backyard in San Diego, California on April 6, 2007. They are so sweet and juicy!
MORE INFO ON ORANGES:
Oranges originated in southeast Asia, in either India, Vietnam or southern China. The fruit of Citrus sinensis is called sweet orange to distinguish it from Citrus aurantium, the bitter orange. In a number of languages, it is known as a "Chinese apple" (e.g. Dutch Sinaasappel, "China's apple").
While the origin of citrus fruits cannot be precisely identified, researchers believe they began to appear in southeast Asia around 4000BC. From there, they slowly spread to northern Africa mainly through migration and trade. During the period of the Roman Empire, demand by higher ranking members of society and increased trade allowed the fruits to spread to southern Europe.
Citrus spread throughout Europe during the Middle Ages and were then brought to the Americas by Spanish explorers. Worldwide trade of citrus fruits didn't appear until the 1800s and trade in orange juice developed as late as 1940.
Citrus fruits are produced all over the world. According to UNCTAD, in 2004 there were 140 citrus producing countries. Around 70% of the world's total citrus production is grown in the Northern Hemisphere, in particular Brazil, countries around the Mediterranean and the United States.
In the United States, citrus fruits for consumption as fresh fruit are mainly grown in California, Arizona and Texas, while most orange juice and grapefruit is produced in Florida).
Source: Wikipedia