The Orchard

Life cycle of an orange tree

In our orange grove different insects and plants live together in perfect harmony and make it possible that year after year the life cycle of our fruit trees is repeated. Today we would like to exp...

Why buy fruit directly from the farmer — no middlemen, no excuses

There is a real difference between buying fruit at the supermarket and buying it directly from the farmer. Measurable facts: freshness, fair price for the producer, no post-harvest treatment. At th...

Anatomy of an orange — what is inside and why it matters

When you peel an orange, you discover a system of natural engineering far more sophisticated than its round appearance suggests. Each part has a different nutritional profile. The parts of an orang...

Clemenules — the mandarin variety that made us famous

If you could only taste one mandarin in your life, it should be a Clemenules. Not because we say so — but because industry experts consider it one of the best varieties in the world. From Castellón...

Caribbean hurricanes and storms in Spain — how they affect Valencia’s citrus

Caribbean hurricanes reach Europe as extratropical storms. How they affect Valencia’s orange groves, what damage they cause and why climate change is making things worse.

Agricultural cooperatives — what they are, how they work and why they matter for citrus

Agricultural cooperatives allow farmers to market their produce collectively. What they are, how they work in citrus, their limits and why direct sales complement them.

Bees and citrus — why without them there would be no oranges

Bees pollinate orange trees and are essential for the harvest. Why they are in danger, what they do for citrus and how sustainable farming protects them.

Spring weather and Valencia oranges: how spring defines the flavour

Spring weather in Valencia defines the flavour of oranges months before the harvest. Temperatures, rain and wind during flowering determine the quality and yield of the season.

Cover crops in citrus groves — what they are, what they do and why we use them

Cover crops protect the soil, fix nitrogen and attract pollinators. How they work in Valencia’s orange groves and why healthy soil is the foundation of good citrus.

How does rainfall affect citrus?

September rains in Valencia can boost or ruin the citrus season. How Valencian farmers manage water so the fruit that reaches your door tastes its best.