I realize that Glen, Varney, Robinson Navels are the preferred varieties of Navels for Florida, but the Florida Navels while good just aren't as good as the California Washington navels from the store. I had been been told that Washington navels didn't do well in Florida and that they "didn't hold their juice" here. Being stubborn I had to try anyway. The Washington Navel I planed 10 years ago never got above 3-4 feet. While it has produced fruit they has been inferior and the juice sacs are semi-dry and not filled out. It's planted over a shallow septic drain field so water & fertilizer are not an issue.
I have grown Varney Navels before and while good they weren't as good as a California Navel. Has anyone been able to grow Grade A Washington Navels here in Florida like the ones in the store or is it a "fruitless" exercise. Thanks.