How Honeybell Oranges Are Harvested

The harvesting of Florida’s Honeybell oranges is such a small period of time. grove owners and buyers alike eagerly await its arrival all year round. The hard work put into producing and harvesting one of the sweetest citrus fruits on the market is well worth the effort.

The special care provided by growers is essential for a successful harvest. Florida Honeybell oranges require plenty of sunshine, an adequate water supply, and plenty of room to grow.

The Honeybell’s harvest season usually lasts for just a few weeks between the end of December and the first few weeks of February. When harvest time arrives, Florida’s Honeybell oranges are self picking. As the succulent fruits begin to fall from the tree, they are ready for harvesting. Grove workers line the rows to quickly pick and gather the finest Honeybell oranges. Once they are picked and gathered, the Honeybell oranges are ready for packaging, shipping, and delivery.

Their distinctive pear or bell-like shape make shipping the Honeybell oranges an easier task than other citrus fruits such as navel oranges, grapefruit, or tangerines. When the delectable Honeybell oranges are packaged and ready for shipping, Florida grove owners ship them out to their customers.

There are many different Honeybell orange customers. Other businesses, fruit of the month clubs and restaurants are eager to use the sweet and tangy Honeybell for gourmet recipes or simply by themselves. Gourmet foods such as Honeybell chutney, salsa, marmalade, syrups, and fudge are just some of the many examples of quality items produced by business buyers.

Another popular selling outlet for Florida’s Honeybell oranges is online purchasing by individual families for personal use or holiday presents. Not only is selling locally profitable, but now selling Honeybells countrywide is increasing in popularity. Unable to keep them on the shelves of local grocery stores for long, grove owners have learned the importance of raising the prices for Honeybells and selling them online.

Many groves have already harnessed the power of technology to set up websites for this specific purpose. Gift certificates for friends and family have become a great selling tool used by the Honeybell orange grove industry. Each year, Florida’s finest groves are learning new methods of producing, harvesting, and shipping the irresistible Honeybell orange.

Because of their candy-like taste, Florida’s Honeybell oranges are in high demand come harvest time. The juicy flavor, health benefits, and unique winter harvest time make Florida’s Honeybell orange so good you just have to share the pleasure!

Taste the Sunshine with Hale Groves

At Hale Groves, we believe the best gifts come from the land, not a factory. For generations, our fruit has been grown slowly under the Florida sun, picked at its peak, and delivered fresh to your door. From sweet Navel Oranges to rare Honeybells, every gift shares the simple joy of real flavor—perfect for holidays, milestones, or everyday moments worth celebrating.

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