Tips For Giving A Fruit Basket As A Gift

Whatever holiday you’re celebrating, the gift of fresh citrus fruit, packaged in a charming assorted gift basket, is sure to please even the choosiest friend or relative. Fresh citrus fruit is lovely and inviting all by itself, but appear even more exciting when combined with the expert artistry of handmade baskets, gorgeous wrapped boxes, and other displays that hold the delicious fruit.

But remember too that the kind of gift basket you send for the holidays sends a message. You want that message to come through loud and clear, and you want it understood. So choosing the right fruit basket to convey your best wishes is worth a few minutes of your consideration.

There are several factors you need to consider when picking the perfect assorted fruit basket for the holidays.

What Fruit Is In Peak Season?

Fresh fruits, especially citrus fruits, have times of the year called “peak seasons,” in which their growing cycle matures and they’re ready to be harvested in giant numbers. Many online fruit basket boutiques offer the best selections of fruits only during their peak season. Fortunately for holiday shoppers, many citrus fruits – like the kind grown in Florida – reach their peak seasons towards the end of the year, making holiday fruit basket gift giving possible.

Check with the online citrus fruit basket boutique when ordering, to make sure the fruit you want is in season.

What Themes and Motifs Are Available?

Besides the question of peak seasons, this is probably the most important decisions to consider. When people think of fruit baskets, possibly the most universal image is a wicker basket packed with fruit. Actually, modern fruit baskets come in a variety of styles, colors, and shapes. Each one has plenty of fresh citrus fruit, yet the designs are made to reflect a variety of tastes.

The fruit doesn’t even necessarily have to come in a basket. Fruit towers arrange their selection of fresh citrus fruits into a bold and innovative pyramidal shape. Fruit bowls are sturdy, reusable bowls that hold fruit now but can be used for any number of purposes once the fruit has been completely enjoyed.

What Price Range Is Right For You?

Though hardly outlandish in costs, most assorted fruit baskets do cover a range of price points, usually according to size and quantity of fruit the gift basket arrangement contains. Some boutiques will also add a delivery fee in addition to their base costs.

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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