Darjeeling Giant

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🍊 Darjeeling Giant Orange – Description & Key Traits

Darjeeling Giant Orange, also marketed as Darjeeling Giant Kamla Orange, is a large-sized citrus variety grown in the Darjeeling region. It stands out for its larger-than-average fruits, thin rind, abundant juice, and sweet flavour .

Description & Traits:

• Fruit Shape & Size: Somewhat flattened and notably large — fruits can weigh around 250 g to 325 g or more .
• Color: Yellowish when ripe, turning into deep orange with maturation.
• Peel: Thin, smooth, easy to peel.
• Juice & Sweetness: High juice content with a sweet and juicy flavour, low acidity .
• Taste Test: According to growers and buyers:
  

  “Impressively large and juicy, with the perfect mix of sweet and tangy” .

• TSS (Total Soluble Solids): Typically 11–13 ° Brix, indicating high sugar/sweetness .

🌱 Farming Highlights

• Climate & Soil: Thrives in well-drained, loamy soils and warm conditions. Suitable for pot or garden cultivation across most Indian climates .
• Planting Material: Grafted saplings beg fruiting earlier and produce consistent yields .
• Care Essentials:
  • Requires full sun exposure for optimal fruit quality
  • Regular watering, especially during flowering and fruiting; avoid waterlogged conditions
  • Use balanced fertilizers during growing season
  • Prune to maintain structure, air circulation, and new growth .

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