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Where is the origin of oranges?
Citrus producing area

The origin of oranges is in China, and China has been growing oranges for more than 4,000 years. It is mainly distributed between the north latitude 16 degrees and 37 degrees, that is, the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River and its southern areas, including Hunan, Jiangsu, Anhui, Sichuan, Guangxi and other provinces. Citrus originated in China and has a long history of cultivation. Now it is widely planted in China, but mainly concentrated in the south. In fact, there are many areas where oranges are planted in China, but most of them are concentrated in the south, because the special geographical location and environmental conditions in the south are very suitable for the growth of oranges, and the oranges that are often planted will be very sweet. Oranges grown in the north are relatively small and taste sour. The best place to produce oranges in the south is Nanfeng, Jiangxi.

Citrus growing environment

Oranges like warm and humid climate and have weak cold resistance. When the temperature is below MINUS 5 degrees, their growth rate will slow down, so they are suitable for growing in deep and fertile loam. 2065 438+00-2065 438+00, the price of early-maturing green orange in Hunan is 1 kg in 5 yuan, 5 kg in 26 yuan, 5 kg in 40 yuan and relatively cheap in Yichang,15 kg in 9 yuan. Generally, the common price of oranges is 4 to 4 Jin in 6 yuan. If the output is more, the price may fall.

Orange price

Oranges taste sweet and sour People who have no appetite can eat it, which has an appetizing effect. Moreover, it is rich in vitamin A, which can relieve vision loss and treat night blindness. But it is not advisable to eat too much, so as not to get carotene, which will lead to dark yellow skin, just like jaundice.