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    Why don't oranges grow in the Philippines?

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


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    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...#ixzz2NHJfAnIK


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    Quote Originally Posted by jamieXXXmaria View Post
    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/Ora...en-Grown/52278


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    Quote Originally Posted by grahamw48 View Post
    No, almost the opposite.
    Plenty of Green 'Oranges' in the Phils....because:

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


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    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!
    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 and very sweettt..


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    Quote Originally Posted by grahamw48 View Post
    No, almost the opposite.
    Plenty of Green 'Oranges' in the Phils....because:

    http://www.omg-facts.com/Science/Ora...en-Grown/52278
    That's what we call dalandan or dalanghita..I miss eating those..
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    Quote Originally Posted by fred View Post
    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.


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    what about strawberries ?
    http://www.filipinouk.com/forum/image.php?type=sigpic&userid=870&dateline=1270312908


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    I believe they grow Strawberries in Baguio ?

    Certainly grow nice Potatoes there.


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    Quote Originally Posted by grahamw48 View Post
    No, almost the opposite.
    Plenty of Green 'Oranges' in the Phils....because:

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

    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


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


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    Quote Originally Posted by Terpe View Post
    Very interesting that

    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
    True

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


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

    Green oranges, well I never!


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


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


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


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    Quote Originally Posted by grahamw48 View Post
    Yes, they taste a bit musty too, but...waste not want not I always say.
    you pipped me to that


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


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