Category Archives: What happen at Naranjas del Carmen?

The daily work of Naranjas del Carmen

Citrus variety calendar

On our farm we cultivate different orange varieties. Each of them has a determined harvest period and specific characteristics, such as size, form, quantity of juice, how to peel the fruit, quantity of white zest etc. We always ... Continue reading

Which eco-label do our products have?

The only eco-label that brings all our quality standards together is our own brand. In other words, the label that really differentiates us is the one of Naranjas del Carmen®. What exactly does it stand for? We cultivate ... Continue reading

The Calendar of Naranjas del Carmen

January until April Harvest season of our oranges and seasonal vegetables such as artichokes. Our few lemon and grapefruit trees carry fruits as well. April until May We place our beehives in the middle of the orange trees. They ... Continue reading

The installation of the anti-frost-protection

We have benefitted from the rainy days in Valencia to prepare our fields for the upcoming winter. Including in Valencia, the winter nights can become quite frosty sometimes. In order to prevent our oranges from freezing and bursting, ... Continue reading

It rains in Valencia

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_epO1BOAs0&t=5s We always say that we cultivate our fruits with a lot of patience. However, that is not the whole story: we also have to be very patient when it comes to their harvest.  We need to ... Continue reading

Crowdfarming® as social and economic agricultural approach

The philosophy of Naranjas del Carmen is the result of different influences and experiences made in our working and family life, as well as in our social environment. We are thrilled by various social and agricultural approaches which ... Continue reading

To make a living from agriculture

For of all gainful professions, nothing is better, nothing more pleasing, nothing more delightful, nothing better becomes a well-bred man than agriculture.” Marco Tulio Cicero (106 - 43 B.C.) By the end of 2010, we decided to ... Continue reading

The Future of Farming

What are the Current Challenges in Farming and Which Role does Naranjas del Carmen play in the Future of Agriculture? By the end of June we were at the Future of Food Summit in London, organized by ReWork. What does the future hold ... Continue reading

Farming 2.0 – Putting local farmers on the map

It is no secret that nowadays, modern day society has opened up many doors for small businesses like ours. The world of web, social media, and online communication has transformed the way customers and corporations do business and has ... Continue reading