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Are Mangos Good for Dogs?
So you love dogs. You love mangos as well. Know you want to feed your lovely dog with the mangos you love so much. You probably ended up here searching if you can feed them mangos and if they are good for your dogs. Well search no further, the answer... more
Read moreWhen do Georgia Peaches Get Ripe?
Summer Time in Georgia Means one thing: Peaches! Summertime is Peach Season in Georgia (May – September). They are grown for 16-18 weeks, with ripening starting in mid-May to early August. You can see local fruit stands selling different varieties of peaches, farms selling homegrown Georgia Peaches by the crate,... more
Read moreDo Mangoes Have Vitamin C?
Mango is a variety of stone fruit like peach, lychee, and other fruits with a large seed inside. Mangoes are tropical trees cultivated in areas with warm weather conditions like the worlds’ largest fruit production state, Florida, USA. Mango season in Florida is between May and October, but generally the... more
Read moreAre Peaches Good For You?
Georgia is known as the Peach State in the US as Peach farming has been embedded in the state’s history. Peaches grow well in Georgia because of the warm weather and soil that is suitable for peach trees to grow. Georgia peaches are great to sweeten up summertime for everyone.... more
Read moreWhat Types of Grapefruits Are There?
Grapefruits are considered to be one of the world’s most nutritious fruits and are a terrific source of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and other nutrients that can help the body stave off diseases and promote overall health. With varying colors and flavors, there will always be a Grapefruit to suit your... more
Read moreDistinguishing Characteristics of Florida Navel Oranges
Different seasons bring numerous good tidings, of which, the availability of varying cultivars of oranges is one. If you are a fan of citrus oranges it is good to know which variety is available in which season – not all of them are available year-round – to ensure that you... more
Read moreHoneybells or Tangelos? Sweet Either Way!
Citrus fruits, unlike many other fruit cultivars in the world, are prone to mutation and have a rare genetic make-up that allows them to be sexually compatible with one another and mix, resulting in new breeds of citrus. This is exactly what happened with Honeybell Oranges – a cross between... more
Read moreTemple Oranges – A Delicious Treat for Everyone
Juicy and sweet, Temple Oranges have long been delighting everyone with their decadent taste. Said to have been discovered in 1896 in Jamaica, a native fruit-grower in Florida decided to ship home some samples. The fruit saw commercial success under William Chase Temple in 1919, and the rest was history.... more
Read moreAbout Honeybell Oranges: They Make Great Gifts
The belle among all oranges, the Honeybell Orange makes one great gift because they can make your recipient feel extra special, appreciated and well-loved. How so? Origin Many have claimed that they were the first to discover the Honeybell so it is somewhat hard to pinpoint its origin. However, according... more
Read moreWhat does Grapefruit taste like?
Citrus has a signature flavor. With just one bite you can automatically identify the fruit as citrus. The same can be said about Grapefruit. You will find the same brightness and crispness of flavor in all varieties, be it white Grapefruit, pink Grapefruit or red Grapefruit. Although much more tart... more
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