Have 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…
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Continue ReadingApples: The mild weather experienced in our growing regions during both spring and summer have helped to produce a large, clean, and healthy crop. We are thrilled to announce a significant increase in overall apple numbers compared to the past few years. The increased yield of delicious apples promises for a fantastic…
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Continue ReadingWe’re excited to share the latest from our beautiful orchards! Our Georgia Peaches are thriving under the perfect growing conditions that the region is famous for. The warm, sunny days and well-drained, fertile soil have worked their magic, and our peach trees continue to provide lush & juicy fruit. The…
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Continue ReadingSweet Mountain Bing Cherries: In the weeks and days leading up to harvest, there is a lot of attention on sampling cherries. Visually checking cherries for size, color, and quality – and tasting them too – is the best way to determine the optimal time to harvest. The day to harvest…
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Continue ReadingFruit Baskets are Perfect for Any Occasion Fruit is often given as a gift during the holidays, but fruit baskets, towers and arrangements are also appropriate gifts for other occasions. Many luscious citrus fruits are available year-round (although some more exotic varieties, like Honeybell Tangelos and Clementines, are only available…
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Continue ReadingOur Florida Mango Season is going to be starting a bit later this year due to a dry, mild winter and spring. That being said, we have some exciting news to share. The delay in maturity means our mangos are going to be packed with enhanced flavor. Picture this: our…