Coorg orange

In the 1960s, Coorg orange was grown in land of 24,000 hectare area.

[1] Coorg orange was mainly cultivated in the districts of Kodagu, Hassan and Chikmagalur as a secondary crop in coffee plantations for more than 150 years.

[2][1] Coorg oranges are regarded as man-made hybrids of mandarins (Citrus reticulata).

[1] Coorg oranges are said to have longer shelf life compared to other varieties.

[4] The hilly terrain with well-drained soil and heavy rainfall in the region of cultivation are regarded as the reasons for the unique characteristics of this variety.