forms the basis of this kind of navel orange group, in Brazil’s Bahia region Celeste result of natural mutation has occurred from the orange variety. 1945 brought to Antalya Citrus Research Station in California and has spread from there to Turkey.

Rind, orange – dark orange and slightly rough; thickness is 5.71 mm. Shell is connected tightly to the flesh. Flesh texture is moderate. It is a kind of convenient storage and transportation.

of Turkey and other countries it is one of the most delicious drinking standard orange variety. Washington Navel round shaped fruits, a style in the end “heart” has a width of 77.65 mm and a length of 77.96 mm, weight of 216.95 g.
Flesh is orange in color, crunchy, flavored, high-quality, extremely balanced taste and a delicious variety. Juice amount of 33.40%, the amount of soluble solids (TSS)% 11:31, titratable acidity (A) 1.31% TSS / ratio is 9:18. sometimes döllemsiz seeds in fruits (apomictic) Although it is a kind of de partenokarp. Washington never be used as pollinators for creating Navel varieties of pollen.

It is efficient and generally do not tend to periodicity. The foliage is round and of medium size. Fruit on the tree has a uniform distribution.

Medium early variety. It matures in mid-December last January. TSS / A ratio may be 2-3 weeks, according to a difference between the regions in terms of maturity date. Due to Parthenocarpy, severe cold, hot or dry winds can bring about significant fruit. It is a kind of convenient storage and transportation.

Turkey’s cultured and sought both domestic consumption and exportation is essentially the standard in drinking orange varieties.