Fukumoto Sweet Orange (Citrus sinensis)
DESCRIPTION
Fukumoto Sweet Orange (Citrus sinensis) is a particular early ripening variety in our Citrus collection.
ORIGIN
It comes from Japan, where it’s highly grown for its early ripening.
PLANT
-Tree features: It’s a compact, spherical shaped plant, similar to a Washington navel orange in shape and size.
-Leaves: Lanceolate, dark-green leaves.
FRUIT
-Shape: Fruit is usually round.
-Flavour: It’s a sweet orange. Pulp is juicy and so sweet. It is usually seedless.
-Colour: Orange to deep orange outside depending on the harvesting time.
Pulp is usually light orange in colour.
SEASON OF RIPENESS
Season of ripeness: It starts to ripen from October to December.
It usually starts to bloom during Spring time.
HOW TO USE IT
-In the Kitchen: Fukumoto Sweet Orange can be used as any different orange.
You can squeeze it, zest it to make cakes, marmalades, fish and meat recipes.
-Ornamental: Beautiful for its compactness and dark-green colour.
COLD RESISTENCE
According to our tests, in the Greenhouse, or in a covered area, it can resist to a temperature of -10°C.
This variety needs to be maintained like a normal Lemon.
If you’d like to find out about how to maintain citrus, you can follow us on YouTube
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Shipping times
Orders are processed and handled directly by us.
During the high season (February–June), due to high demand, shipping might require between 7 and 15 business days from the order confirmation; in some cases, a few additional business days might be needed.
However, we would always strive to ship your order as quickly as possible.
If you have special requirements or need specific shipping times, we invite you to contact us: together we would find the best solution to meet your needs. -
Possible variations in shape and size
Plants may differ from the descriptions shown on the product pages. -
Care and cultivation practices
We personally carry out sowing, grafting, cutting, pruning, and repotting every year.
Each plant is a living being that grows in its own way and time, influenced by many factors. -
Seasonal variations
The characteristics shown on the website may vary depending on the season and the plant’s growth stage.
Thank you for your understanding and trust!