Plant Database
Fukumoto Navel Orange Tree
Orange ‘Fukumoto’
The Fukumoto Navel Orange is an early-season gem, prized for its beautiful reddish-orange skin and incredibly sweet, rich flavor. It kicks off the citrus season with a burst of sugary goodness, offering seedless, easy-to-peel fruit that is perfect for enjoying fresh from the tree in late fall.
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An early-ripening, seedless navel orange with a distinctive deep orange to reddish blush on its smooth, easy-to-peel skin.
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Flesh is deep orange, exceptionally sweet, juicy, and low in acid, delivering a rich and satisfying classic orange flavor.
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A self-pollinating, evergreen tree of manageable size, suitable for many Bay Area gardens.
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One of the first navel oranges to ripen, typically ready for harvest in late autumn to early winter(October-November).
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Fruit holds well on the tree, allowing for a flexible harvest window over several weeks.
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Ideal for fresh eating due to its seedless nature, superb sweetness, and aromatic qualities.
Flavor Profile:
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Flavor: Intensely sweet with a well-balanced, low acidity. A pure, rich orange essence.
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Texture: Juicy and tender with minimal membrane.
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Best Uses: A premier early-season eating orange. Perfect for lunchboxes, fresh snacks, and segments in salads.