National Grapefruit Month February is National Grapefruit Month, and across the Hale Groves farm, grapefruit trees are in their prime. This is a special time in the grove when our fruit is reaching peak flavor, color, and juiciness. Cool nights paired with bright, sunny days help grapefruit develop its perfect balance of sweetness and refreshing citrus flavor. During this time of year, the fruit naturally matures on the tree, allowing sugars to deepen while maintaining the crisp, juicy bite grapefruit lovers look forward to each season. Our growers are in the groves every day, carefully checking ripeness and hand selecting…
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Continue ReadingGolden Honeybells: A Limited-Time Treasure Golden Honeybells are back and this season’s crop is extraordinary. For orange lovers seeking the ultimate citrus experience, these rare treasures deliver everything you could hope for: intoxicating fragrance, explosive juice content, and that unforgettable Honeybell sweetness that makes them one the most prized citrus…
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Continue ReadingSweet Mountain Bing Cherries There’s nothing quite like Sweet Mountain Bing Cherries, and here at Hale Groves, we can feel the excitement building. In the weeks leading up to harvest, our farmers are out in the orchards every day, inspecting the trees and sampling the fruit—looking closely at size, color,…
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Continue ReadingAfter a long, hard winter, spring is finally here! This means budding leaves, blossoming flowers, blooming trees – and, if you’re if you’re one of the millions of Americans who suffer from allergies, sneezing, a stuffy head, runny nose and other irksome symptoms that can put a damper on the…
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Continue ReadingSouth Florida Mangos This season’s South Florida Mangos are shaping up to be something truly special. Thanks to ideal weather and plenty of sunshine, this year’s harvest is yielding fruit that’s exceptionally sweet, vibrant, and full of tropical flavor. At Hale Groves, we believe that the best fruit comes when…
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Continue ReadingHave you been thinking about sending flowers to a loved one? You might want to think about sending them a tree instead! Trees make great gifts because, in today’s world, becoming more environmentally conscious is more than a trend – it’s a necessity. As a result, the concept of gifting…
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Continue ReadingThe bird flu outbreak is entering its fourth consecutive year in the US, resulting in the loss of millions of chickens, skyrocketing egg prices, and an overall egg shortage that’s leaving store shelves understocked and limiting the number of cartons customers are permitted to purchase. Eggs are a staple…
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Continue ReadingSweet, Vibrant & Almost Gone—Cara Cara Navels Are at Their Peak! At Hale Groves, we believe the best fruit comes straight from nature—picked at its peak, never stored, and delivered fresh from the grove. Our Cara Cara Navels are the perfect example: bright orange on the outside, with a stunning…
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Continue ReadingTemple Oranges With favorable weather, we’re really encouraged by the progress of our temple crop. Early testing shows exceptionally high brix, consistently achieving 13 plus brix. We are beginning to see color breaking, and expect the recent cooler weather to help deliver temple’s famously deep orange color! Sizing will likely…
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Continue ReadingUnlock the secrets of citrus brilliance with a skincare twist! The Hale Groves Navel Orange Peel and Yogurt Face Mask are your ticket to a revitalized, clear, and beaming complexion. Step into the world of natural beauty as we harness the power of vitamin C and minerals found in oranges…