Why don't oranges grow in the Philippines?

[Ako Si Jamie]

Is it something to do with the need for constant sunshine?

[imagine]

or maybe ph in the soil?
but i just found this
mandarin orange trees, are willowy citrus trees that produce easy-to-peel and exceptionally sweet citrus fruit. Native to the Philippines and southeastern Asia,

Read more: How to Care for a Mandarin Orange Tree | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_6464740_care-mandarin-orange-tree.html#ixzz2NHJfAnIK

[grahamw48]

Is it something to do with the need for constant sunshine?

No, almost the opposite.
Plenty of Green 'Oranges' in the Phils....because:

http://www.omg-facts.com/Science/Oranges-Are-Green-Not-Orange-When-Grown/52278

[fred]

No, almost the opposite.
Plenty of Green 'Oranges' in the Phils....because:

http://www.omg-facts.com/Science/Oranges-Are-Green-Not-Orange-When-Grown/52278

OK.. We learn something every day!!
So if I put a green orange in the fridge it will turn orange?
What do you reckon?

[han]

No, almost the opposite.
Plenty of Green 'Oranges' in the Phils....because:

http://www.omg-facts.com/Science/Ora...en-Grown/52278

very Interesting thanks for that! :xxgrinning--00xx3:
I remember I was once asked by a family member here in the UK if we grow oranges in the Phils... i was like- ehh we have green ones :icon_lol: :anerikke: :Cuckoo: :xxgrinning--00xx3: and very sweettt..

[raynaputi]

No, almost the opposite.
Plenty of Green 'Oranges' in the Phils....because:

http://www.omg-facts.com/Science/Oranges-Are-Green-Not-Orange-When-Grown/52278

That's what we call dalandan or dalanghita..I miss eating those..:biggrin:

[grahamw48]

OK.. We learn something every day!!
So if I put a green orange in the fridge it will turn orange?
What do you reckon?

According to that article....only if it's still growing on the tree...in your fridge. :biggrin:

[joebloggs]

what about strawberries ?

[grahamw48]

I believe they grow Strawberries in Baguio ? :Erm:

Certainly grow nice Potatoes there. :smile:

[Terpe]

No, almost the opposite.
Plenty of Green 'Oranges' in the Phils....because:

http://www.omg-facts.com/Science/Oranges-Are-Green-Not-Orange-When-Grown/52278

Very interesting that :xxgrinning--00xx3:

I knew it one time but forgot. Like lots of other stuff.
That a problem when you stuff you head with too many facts, some others get pushed out due to lack of space :biggrin:

[imagine]

if its green how can it be an orange, maybe its a greenge:Erm:

[grahamw48]

Very interesting that :xxgrinning--00xx3:

I knew it one time but forgot. Like lots of other stuff.
That a problem when you stuff you head with too many facts, some others get pushed out due to lack of space :biggrin:

True

That must be why I sometimes drive straight by my own house. :olddude: :NoNo:

[Ako Si Jamie]

So someone in the Phils has been telling me porkies about oranges not growing there.

Green oranges, well I never! :icon_lol:

[andy222]

I dont know about oranges but theres a few lemons in parliament.:laugher:

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the orange oranges go green if you leave them in the fruit bowl long enough :biggrin:

[grahamw48]

Yes, they taste a bit musty too, but...waste not want not I always say. :biggrin:

[imagine]

Yes, they taste a bit musty too, but...waste not want not I always say. :biggrin:

you pipped me to that :biggrin:

[grahamw48]

:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Ako Si Jamie]

I must say, green oranges don't sound very apeeling