Nap, that's what I was thinking, seeing all these oranges / mandarines in the shop and not knowing why mine taste more like lemons than oranges!
Originally Posted by
kerrijeansmith
Yeah, oranges are at least a month or two away from being ripe. They'll sweeten up yet. I just try them every week or so, but usually by the time they're ripe they're all gone anyway cos the kids have eaten them or we use them in baking or something.
I will be baking with the ones I picked with enthusiasm yesterday!
There are still loads left on the tree so I'll wait another week or two before sampling, thanks.