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Nova Tangelo
Type and parentage: Tangelo (Clementine X Orlando)
Average diameter (inches): 2 3/4 - 3
Seeds per fruit: 1-30
Commercial harvest season: November - December
The Nova tangelo has consistently performed quite well since its release. Cross pollination is required by varieties such as Lee, Temple, Orlando, or Sunburst. there is a tendency for fruit to dry out prematurely, particularly with trees on lemon-type and Carrizo citrange rootstocks. Fruit does not respond well to degreening. The tree is quite cold tolerant.
Selections available at the Immokalee Foundation:
NOVA-SPB-800-7-41-X-E: A USDA hybrid released in 1964. Requires pollination for best yields. Early maturing with fruit similar to Orlando but with higher quality.
University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, 1999
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Plant Industry, Bureau of Citrus Budwood Registration
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