In the Casesnoves family, the health of our fields and the quality of the fruit that reaches your table are non-negotiable. We know that when you are looking for truly organic oranges, you not only want exceptional flavor but also the peace of mind of knowing exactly how they were grown.
Today, we open the doors of our orchards in València to show you our way of working: no secrets, no middlemen, and in total harmony with nature.
? Our Commitment: Maximum Agricultural Sustainability
Managing a living and healthy agricultural ecosystem requires absolute dedication. To ensure you never lack the best fruit throughout the season, we work daily across eight different farms. This diversity allows us to always select the best product at its optimal point of ripeness.
But we don’t settle for the traditional. We take sustainability to the highest level. Currently, three of our orchards operate completely autonomously, powered by 100% solar energy and supplied by our own water wells. In such a pure and efficient environment, applying chemicals is not an option; organic and natural cultivation is our only way to farm.
? The Aphytis melinus: Our Great Little Ally
To guarantee that our fruit grows 100% free of aggressive chemical treatments, we let nature itself do the hard work.
In the following video, we show you straight from the field how we release a fascinating insect: the Aphytis melinus.
Why is this tiny predator so important? Because it is the number one natural enemy of the California red scale, one of the most destructive pests that attack citrus trees.
By strategically introducing these insects into our trees:
- ✅ We achieve completely clean biological pest control.
- ✅ We protect local wildlife and the ecosystem.
- ✅ We respect the earth’s natural cycles.
- ✅ We guarantee that the fruit you eat is absolutely pure.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): What Our Customers Always Ask
Every day we receive questions from people who want to better understand the difference between an industrial supermarket orange and an artisanally grown one. Here we answer the most common doubts:
1. Why don’t your oranges shine as much as the ones in the supermarket? ?
Industrial oranges undergo aggressive washing processes with detergents and are coated with artificial waxes (which often contain fungicides like imazalil) to make them shine unnaturally and survive for months in cold storage.
We do not apply any post-harvest treatments. Our oranges have the real appearance of natural fruit: a matte tone and, sometimes, small imperfections on the skin that are the authentic proof that they have not been chemically treated.
2. If you don’t use pesticides, how do you prevent bugs from ruining the harvest? ?️
A balanced ecosystem has its own defense mechanisms. As you have seen in our video, we use biological control by introducing natural predators. In addition to these periodic releases, we use pheromone traps to disorient harmful insects and maintain rich biodiversity in our fields so that nature itself protects the orange trees.
3. Can I use the peel of your oranges for cooking or making tea? ?
Absolutely yes. Since we use no pesticides on the tree, no herbicides in the soil, and no artificial waxes after harvesting, the peel of our oranges is 100% edible and safe. It is ideal for grating in baking, making homemade artisanal marmalades, flavoring your teas, or enhancing your favorite recipes.
4. Does avoiding chemicals really affect the taste? ?
It improves it drastically. By not forcing the plant’s growth with synthetic chemical fertilizers, the orange grows and ripens at its natural pace, feeding on our soil and ripening slowly under the València sun. This concentrates the natural sugars and boosts the essential oils in the peel, offering you a much more intense, sweet, and authentic flavor than industrial fruit.
? From the Tree to Your Home
In the video, you can see how we are already caring for and preparing the trees that will give us the awaited winter harvest of our star variety, the delicious Navelina ,Navel Lane Late.
However, we apply this exact same level of technical rigor, respect for the environment, and passion for our work right now to guarantee the purity of your summer oranges. If you want to enjoy this unparalleled flavor today, our Valencia Late oranges are available.
100% natural fruit, harvested fresh to order and delivered directly from our trees to your door. No cold storage, no middlemen, just the authentic organic flavor direct from the València countryside.