Yes, we had ripe oranges this time last year. The fruit have always been ripe
around this time. Perhaps they aren't Valencias. but previous owner said they
were. We're in Southern California, no "cold" weather to speak of, almost
always sunny. I thought perhaps since we had more rain this year than last -
and hence more cloudy weather, that they might be "late" ripening this year and
that might be why they were not sweet yet.

Helen