Orange Salustiana

Salustiana is a late-season sweet orange variety cultivated in Morocco, valued for its high juice
content, balanced sweetness, and thick, easy-to-peel rind. It is primarily grown for fresh
consumption and juice processing, extending the Moroccan citrus season into late spring.
Type and Characteristics :
• Scientific name: Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck
• Fruit shape: Round to slightly oval
• Fruit shape: Round to slightly oval
• Peel color: Bright orange, smooth, thick and easy to peel
• Flesh: Juicy, sweet, low acidity, few seeds
• Juice content : High (50–55%)
• Harvest period: March to June (late-season variety)
• Use: Table fruit and juice industry
Region of Cultivation :
• Mainly grown in Gharb, Tadla, Souss-Massa, and Haouz regions
• Suited for low-altitude irrigated orchards
Soil Requirements :
• Prefers deep, well-drained sandy-loam or alluvial soils
• Sensitive to waterlogging
• Optimal pH : 6.0–7.5
Climate and Growing Conditions :
• Climate: Mediterranean to semi-arid
• Temperature: Optimal 20–30°C; frost-sensitive
• Rainfall: 400–800 mm/year or supplemented by irrigation
• Sunlight: Full sun enhances sweetness and rind color
Salustiana is a premium late-season Moroccan orange variety prized for its juicy, sweet flesh
and balanced flavor. Its high juice content makes it ideal for fresh consumption and juice
processing, helping maintain Morocco’s export and domestic market supply during late-season
months.