Category Archives: More than oranges ….

Important information and useful tips regarding oranges

Simple recipes with our organic kiwi & clementine vinaigrette

Our clementines and kiwis are grown ecologically and regeneratively in our fields in Valencia. We use sustainable cultivation methods that promote biodiversity and maintain soil health. A variety of plants grow between the trees, ... Continue reading

MAXI-CoberLEG: Employing Winter Legume Cover Crops for Sustainable Citrus Production

At Naranjas del Carmen, we are committed to sustainable farming practices as the cornerstone of a healthy future. That’s why we are excited to be part of the MAXI-CoberLEG Project, which aims to enhance the resilience and productivity ... Continue reading

The fascinating world of bioindicator plants

One fascinating, yet often overlooked aspect of regenerative agriculture is the role of bioindicator plants. The wild field plants which are present in our orchards act as living sensors, providing us with valuable insights into the ... Continue reading

Agriculture and Climate Change

When discussing climate change, agriculture is a topic that cannot be ignored. Likewise, examining agriculture inevitably leads to discussions about the climate. The way we use land is one of the main causes of the dramatic ... Continue reading

Analysis of Campillo de Julia’s Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Harvest 2024

It's that time of year again. Despite the devastating storms in November that disrupted our annual plans, we were finally able to harvest the olives and press our extra virgin organic olive oil. For olive oil, not only is the harvest ... Continue reading

Why do we plant our new trees as seedlings rather than seeds?

As farmers, we often opt for seedlings rather than seeds in many cases, due to several practical and crop-specific reasons: Saving time: For crops like tomatoes, which have a relatively short growing season, using seedlings allows ... Continue reading

Logbook September 2024

This blog post is a brief summary of the agricultural topics that are currently on our minds. The water shortage Let's talk about water. It is an existentially important resource - not only for us as farmers who need water to ... Continue reading

The organic certification

The world of organic certification can be complex and confusing. Between national, international, and regional certification, there are sometimes more and sometimes fewer differences. In this blog article, we want to explain which ... Continue reading

Citrusseason 23/24

Another citrus season has come to an end. Before going into detail on the milestones achieved and lessons learned this season, we would like to thank you. Without you, Naranjas del Carmen could not continue to grow. Without people who ... Continue reading

Harvest calendar

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B75qk3hAyVQ?si=4jjnikd4iJOwWXfl&w=560&h=315] Our name "Naranjas del Carmen" tells where we come from but does not tell what we have become. Our grandfather started growing oranges in the ... Continue reading