How are navel oranges made seedless and what is the navel?

Question

I was told that the orchards de-seed the fruit when it is small. I don't think this is true. Is there an orange orchard person who can debunk this?

Answer 1

It is an hybrid, hybrids, fruit or animals are seedless, Mule is an hybrid, can´t have offspring.

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