Last updated: 2026-06-22
Among orange varieties, the early-season Navelina, the navel and seedless Washington Navel, and the late-season, table-and-processing-type Valencia stand out. This diversity enables uninterrupted year-round supply.
These three classic varieties extend even further with Lane Late, which ripens roughly four to six weeks after Washington Navel; this late-season navel variety can stay on the tree for a long time without losing quality, widening the harvest window between late spring and early summer. Grapefruit shows a similar complementary pattern: alongside the red-fleshed Star Ruby and Rio Red, the white-fleshed, seedless White Marsh (Marsh Seedless) — one of the oldest grapefruit varieties grown in Turkey — appeals to table markets seeking a sharper, classic grapefruit flavor.
Variety differences are largely shaped by end use: navel varieties are geared toward fresh table consumption thanks to their seedless structure and thick skin, while late-season varieties like Valencia, with their high juice content, suit both the table and the juice industry. In grapefruit, flesh color is a matter of preference: red-fleshed varieties offer a sweeter profile, while white-fleshed varieties appeal to those seeking the traditional sharp grapefruit taste.
You can visit our Orange and Grapefruit product pages for detailed variety and season information.