Gardner sweet orange

Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck RUTACEAE

CRC 4241

Source

Received as budwood through the CCPP, initially donated from the USDA-ARS Whitemore Foundation Farm Collection, Leesburg, FL, 1999

Parentage/origins

A selection from an open pollinated seedling of 'Sanford Mediterranean' sweet orange at WWF, CJ Hearn, 1976.

Rootstocks of accession

Carrizo citrange

Season of ripeness at Riverside

Unknown

Notes and observations

RRK: "'Gardner' is a mid-season orange with slightly higher TSS and better color than 'Hamlin'. It may be processed between 'Hamlin' and 'Valencia' and also used as a fresh fruit. (USDA release notice) See material on file for results of disease testing and other information. "