Honeybells-Taking Fruit Baskets to a Whole New Level
Honeybell oranges (sometimes referred to as tangelos) make great fruit baskets and it’s definitely not your ordinary orange. These oranges are sought after and extra juicy. Honeybells have to be in season to enjoy these sweet treats and you can usually find them in January or February. Although it is somewhat of an inconvenience not to be able to enjoy them every month, they are well worth the wait. Honeybells are the most highly prized oranges. These oranges are called “Honeybells” because they taste like honey and are bell shaped. These treasured hybrid oranges are actually a cross between a grapefruit and a tangerine. Typically, they are seedless and easy to peel, so they make a nice choice for including them in fruit baskets.
A citrus lovers dream, Honeybells can come in different sizes from mini to jumbo. Mix and match with other orange flavored candies and you have yourself a top notch fruit basket. These oranges can generally be ordered online directly from commercial growers and suppliers. Generally, because of the special harvesting required, the fruit baskets that contain Honeybells are more expensive. If you’re looking for a lot of juice packed into a small orange then the Honeybells are for you. The best fruit baskets provide the ultimate in freshness and timely delivery. Honeybells are also pretty to look at with their deep reddish-orange hues that are bursting at the seams with flavor.
Honeybells are considered a rare breed because they are not self pollinating like other orange trees. They require a balance of good soil, plenty of water, fertilizer and specific kinds of citrus trees nearby to make them produce quality tasting orange blooms. Even when growing conditions are good and these conditions are met, Honeybell trees will sometimes only yield small crops. Keep in mind that these oranges can vary in taste from year to year depending upon the weather as well.
Top gourmet fruit baskets usually contain Honeybells and it’s easy to see why. After receiving a fruit basket packed with these delectable treats, regular oranges just seem drab in comparison. A good healthy snack that is low in calories and taste like a piece of candy is hard to beat. Available for only a few short weeks out of the year, snatch some up and experience the intense unique flavor all its own. Make a big impression by sending a wonderful citrus fruit basket full of Honeybells to someone you know today.
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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