NAVEL
Probably
originated in China, reaching Brazil from Portugal.
Fruits
from the Navel group, are characterized for having no seeds,
large size,
easy peeling skin, highly intense orange colour, and a pleasant
and sweet
taste.
In
Uruguay they are grown from the early varieties, Newhall and
Navelinas going
through the Washington which is the most important, until
the late
Navel.
Its
supply extends from mid-May to mid-August.