Midknight Valencia Orange

The Midknight Valencia Orange (Citrus sinensis 'Midknight Valencia') is a premium late-season citrus variety prized for its sweet, juicy, and aromatic fruit. Known for its rich flavor and excellent juicing qualities, this Valencia orange is a favorite for fresh juice, snacking, and culinary use throughout the spring and summer months.

🍊 Fruit Characteristics

• Size & Shape: Medium to large, averaging 3–3.5 inches in diameter, with a smooth, bright orange rind that is relatively easy to peel.

• Flavor: Sweet, juicy, and well-balanced, with a classic Valencia orange flavor perfect for fresh juice and snacking.

• Seed Content: Mostly seedless, though occasional seeds may appear with cross-pollination.

• Segments: Typically contains 10–12 tender, juicy segments.

• Harvest Season: Ripens from late spring through summer, making it an excellent follow-up to winter navel oranges.

🌳 Tree Characteristics

• Mature Size: Reaches 12–18 feet in height and 10–15 feet in width when planted in the ground; smaller when grown in containers.

• Growth Habit: Upright and moderately spreading, suitable for home orchards, patios, or landscape planting.

• Hardiness Zones: Thrives in USDA Zones 9–11; can be grown in containers in cooler zones with winter protection.

• Pollination: Self-fertile; does not require another tree for fruit production.

🌱 Planting & Care

• Sunlight: Requires full sun exposure for optimal growth and fruiting.

• Soil: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil.

• Watering: Maintain consistent moisture, especially during fruit development, but avoid waterlogging.

• Fertilization: Apply a balanced, slow-release citrus fertilizer in early spring and mid-summer.

• Pruning: Prune lightly in late winter to maintain shape and remove any dead or diseased wood.

The Midknight Valencia Orange tree is an excellent choice for home gardeners seeking a productive, low-maintenance citrus tree that delivers sweet, juicy fruit ideal for fresh juice and culinary use from late spring through summer.