Have you ever wondered how a fruit as perfect as the Navel Orange came to be? Let’s embark on a juicy journey through history to discover the story behind this citrus superstar. Originating from a chance mutation on a single Brazilian monastery branch in the early 1800s, the Navel Orange is a true marvel of nature. Its seedless, sweet perfection quickly captured the world’s attention. Introduced to Australia and Florida in the 19th century, this citrus gem eventually found its way to sunny Southern California. A Perfect Match: Climate and Cultivation Navel Orange trees thrive in warm, Mediterranean climates with…
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Continue ReadingGreetings! We weren’t kidding – here is the proof. Your white grapefruit are so marvelous and the discounts on me three 2015 orders so generous that we designated “naming rights” to you. It’s not a ballpark, but it keeps the Hale grapefruit at exactly the best temperature. Thanks, Dr. Hawkins
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Continue ReadingHale Groves has a long history of providing their customers with ripe, delicious Indian River citrus fruit. Customers have enjoyed farm fresh citrus fruits from our Indian River groves since 1947. The Indian River Citrus District offers the ideal climate for growing multiple types of citrus fruits such as Indian River grapefruit, Indian River Honeybells, Indian River oranges and other citrus varieties. Since we at Hale Groves pick our perfectly ripe fruit to order, the characteristics that are bred into the Florida Indian River groves remain in the fruit as it is shipped to customers around the United States and…
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Continue ReadingVidalia Onion season starts in the middle of April, and typically runs through the beginning of September. While many people love Vidalias, they might not know all the great ways that sweet onions can be used. Here are 10 recipe ideas so you can get the most out of your Vidalia sweet onions. 1. Vidalia-Honey Vinaigrette – Add some Vidalia onion sweetness to your favorite salad, and get a sweet and savory treat that’s perfectly refreshing for a warm summer night. 2. Georgia Vidalia Onions as a side dish – Ever thought about just eating a sweet Vidalia Onion? Grilled…
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Continue ReadingRipe cherries are a quintessential element of classic summer days. Whether eaten just seconds after picking, baked into a pie, made into preserves, or spooned over French vanilla ice cream, cherries taste sublime. No cherry tree in your back yard? No problem ? you can buy cherries online at reputable sites like www.halegroves.com or www.pittmandavis.com. Bing and Rainier Cherries are the two most popular cherries and a healthy snack for the whole family. Large, dark, and sweet, fresh Bing Cherries ship well and can be used in a variety of ways?they can be pitted, vacuum sealed, canned and frozen for…
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Continue ReadingRainier cherries are in season from May through June in California and June through August in Washington. In today?s world there are still a few things that must be patiently waited for, including the ripe taste of a fresh Rainier Cherry. In fact, depending on where you live, these types of cherries tend to be extremely limited during most of the year. Fortunately, you can easily buy Rainier Cherries online, making it convenient to snack on these cherries during the summer months Golden Blonde Rainiers have a rosy red blush on one?side and, when it comes to cherries, many people…
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Continue ReadingSweet Georgia Vidalia Onions, which lack the kick and harsh taste that other summer onions have, are the perfect addition to any summertime and remarkably tasty dishes. Vidalias are considered to be among the most versatile vegetables available during the summer months and are one of Georgia?s prized crops, having developed a reputation as the “world’s sweetest onion.” For an onion to be labeled ?Vidalia? it must be grown in a specified region in Georgia, where it has been proclaimed as?the official state vegetable. Vidalia Onions are available between April and November. Interestingly, the sweet onion seedbeds are planted in…
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Continue ReadingFrom the time when a farmer in the state of Georgia began growing Vidalia Onions in the early 1930s, consumers have prized them for their sweet, mild taste. It wasn’t long before other Georgia farmers began to include the popular onion among their crops, and the Vidalia Onion now holds a respected place as Georgia’s Official State fruit. Read on to discover more about why many consumers throughout the country wait anxiously for Vidalia Onions to be available for purchase. The Seeds Before a potential variety can be certified as an authentic Vidalia Onion, its seed must undergo three full…
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Continue ReadingHealthy Gourmet Fruit from Indian River, Florida Gourmet citrus fruits from Hale’s Indian River orchards are protected from pests with natural solutions, not with genetically modified organisms, or GMOs. Our citrus fruits are protected from disease by using natural predators or insects that control the population of damaging bugs attempting to invade our fresh Florida citrus groves. You can buy citrus grown in Florida from Hale Groves confident that our product is non-GMO. Our customers enjoy Florida grown Indian River fruits that are naturally healthy and provide fresh Florida citrus that are the best-quality produce specially selected for our gourmet…
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Continue ReadingThe perfect time to get your ripe Florida tangerines picked fresh for you by Hale Groves is from October through April during their harvest season. Hale Groves guarantee these extraordinary seedless tangerines are unlike any you’ve ever tasted or peeled before. Hale?s beautiful orchards are right along Florida?s Indian River, and we have been producing quality citrus from that region since 1947. This district is along the eastern seaboard of Florida and stretches for about 200 miles lined with fragrant trees of Florida tangerines and other orange varieties. The rich history of orange groves in Florida dates way back to…