But harvesting of Valencia oranges has not progressed as far, he added.
A few weeks ago, I had a token to buy Valencia oranges for 15 cents apiece.
The other day, my brother brought me part of his new crop of Valencia oranges.
Valencia oranges were packed here, from the abundant orchards that then dominated the county and gave it its name.
Once only a bag of Valencia oranges, because he knew they were Norma's favourite.
The Valencia orange is a late-season fruit, and therefore a popular variety when navel oranges are out of season.
Lemon and late maturing citrus such as Valencia oranges are the most susceptible hosts.
This off season blooming is often more problematic with Valencia oranges when old and new crops overlap.
The spring crop of Valencia oranges may also have been lost.
Worldwide, Valencia oranges are prized as the only variety of orange in season during summer.