Orange Navelate

Navelate is a late-season navel orange variety cultivated in Morocco, known for its sweet, juicy
f
lesh and excellent shelf life. It is primarily grown for fresh consumption and export, extending
the navel orange season and providing high-quality fruit beyond the early navel varieties.
Type and Characteristics :
• Scientific name: Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck
• Fruit shape: Round to slightly oval
• Size : Medium to large
• Peel color: Bright orange, smooth, easy to peel
• Flesh: Sweet, juicy, mostly seedless
• Juice content : High
• Harvest period: February to May (late-season navel)
• Use : Table fruit and export
Region of Cultivation :
• Mainly grown in Gharb, Tadla, and Souss-Massa regions
• Suited for irrigated citrus orchards
Soil Requirements:
• Prefers well-drained loamy or sandy-loam soils
• Sensitive to waterlogging and heavy clay soils
• Optimal pH : 6.0–7.5
Climate and Growing Conditions :
• Climate : Mediterranean to semi-arid
• Temperature : Optimal 20–30°C; frost-sensitive
• Rainfall: 400–700 mm/year or supplemented by irrigation
• Sunlight: Full sun enhances sweetness and color
Navelate is a premium late-season navel orange that provides sweet, juicy, and mostly seedless
fruit. Its extended harvest period makes it ideal for fresh consumption and export markets,
ensuring Morocco maintains fruit supply continuity after early navel varieties.