Story: Moora Citrus: Oranges & Mandarins
Episode: 1
Presenter: Caroline Taylor
Air Date: 9th October, 2022

Caroline Taylor heads to Moora and Bindoon in search of the best tasting citrus West Australia has to offer.

• Supporting local is so important and at Moora Citrus West Australians are their number one priority!
• Moora Citrus planter their first orchard in 2005 when WA was only producing 8% of its citrus consumption.
• Their goal was to provide WA with locally grown citrus for as many months of the year as possible without relying on imported produce.
• Moora Citrus main crop, Navels are available between May and November, these are distinguished from Midknights by the navel belly button shape on the flower end of the fruit.
• In the peak of the citrus season between June and August, Moora Citrus grows Cara Cara’s, the pink flesh navel, they are sweeter and less acidic, and the presence of lycopene gives them their bright pink colour!
• Citrus not only helps to boost your immunity but can assist in decreasing your stress levels, reduce tiredness and fatigue and help support normal immune function.

For more information:
www.mooracitrus.com.au