History Of Oranges In Nagpur
The origin of orange farming in Nagpur is a fascinating tale. Nagpur orange was successfully tried as a kitchen garden plant for the first time by Late Shri Raghujiraje Bhonsle in 1896. Since that time, orange production has grown steadily each year, becoming one of the most lucrative prospective foreign exchange-earning crops in this area. After mango and banana, Nagpur oranges are one of the national horticultural crops.
Who brought oranges to Nagpur?
Oranges were brought to Nagpur by the Bhonsalas — the erstwhile rulers of the region — from the North-East in the 19th century, and since then oranges from Nagpur became world famous.
Why is Nagpur famous for oranges?
The total production of oranges is around 5 lakhs tons per year. As mentioned earlier, it is the nature of soil and the climatic condition of the area which decides what type of farming is suitable there. Nagpur has generally a hot climate, which is perfect for orange cultivation.
What makes Nagpur Oranges unique?
Because of its sweetness and juicy pulp, Nagpur oranges, a kind of orange grown in Nagpur, are quite well-known in India and outside of India. These oranges set themselves apart from other orange types with their unique scent and distinctive flavour. The typical variety of orange that is frequently grown in Nagpur is the mandarin orange, sometimes referred to as mandarin or mandarine. Due to its sweet-sour enticing taste and readily peelable rind, the Nagpur mandarin is the most popular fruit among all varieties of oranges in India.
