There is a reason why navel oranges are America’s favorite. The Florida Navel is a homegrown fruit that has its roots in the fertile soils of the Indian River region in Florida. With its tropical climate that is present year round, moderate rainfall and nutrient rich soil, this historic area of the country is the perfect place for these Florida Navel Oranges to grow. Sweet, juicy and perfectly sized for kids, Navel Oranges are a welcomed snack that is both highly portable – especially when skinned and sectioned – as well as nutritious. While almost everyone is familiar with an…
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Continue ReadingLiving a healthy lifestyle has become a way of life for most Americans. We have learned that to stay healthy we need to eat food that is nutritious and exercise regularly. It is a good thing that the United States produces a variety of healthy foods. We can grow and eat our own food, and preserve the nutrients in what we eat. Florida Navel Oranges are one of the best ways to obtain Vitamin C, which keeps our body resistant to infection. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that supports our body’s immune system, helping us fight off colds, the flu…
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If you are enjoying a visit in Vero Beach, Florida, then one place you should not miss is The Heritage Center and Indian River Citrus Museum. At the museum, you can revisit Vero Beach’s history and learn about the people who settled the area and founded the growing citrus fruit industry. Beginning of the Florida Citrus Industry Settlers as far back as the early 1800’s were already planting and cultivating commercial citrus groves. The Indian River Lagoon region, along the middle of the Florida eastern coast was proven to produce the most delicious and juice-laden citrus fruit from its groves.…
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Continue ReadingDid you ever wonder how citrus growers develop specific tastes in their fruit? Oranges come in a range of flavors; some are more sweet and juicy, while others are more acidic. It is important to maintain a balance when growing oranges to keep them from getting too acidic or without enough zest. Testing Fruit Flavor Before citrus fruit including oranges, grapefruits and hybrid like mandarin oranges are picked, growers test the flavor to make sure that it meets the specifications desired. Additional tests are performed after the fruit has been harvested. Once the citrus fruit has been hand-picked and delivered…
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The gift of food can be a great idea, especially when you just don?t know what to get for someone who has everything. With so many people watching what they eat, however, it can be hard to know what and where to buy the gifts. Fortunately, citrus gifts are a great way to make everyone happy! Many wonder how premium citrus purchased online is different from the fruits available at a grocery store. It all comes down to the flavor and freshness of the fruit. The truth is that those grocery store fruit is purchased and on shelves before the…
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Continue ReadingSometimes finding your favorite citrus fruits at a local grocery store can be challenging. Most grocery stores and produce markets only carry the basic citrus varieties, such as oranges, lemons, limes and grapefruits. However, if you are looking for something unique and less common, such as Florida Honeybells Oranges, you might have to look elsewhere to find the freshness and variety you want. Plus, the fruits you find at some grocery stores are not as juicy and flavorful as you may like them to be. That is why buying rare and unique citrus fruits online directly from a reputable Florida…
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Continue ReadingA Honeybell Orange is a hybrid-citrus that will have your mouth watering from the moment you set your eyes on it. However, this very rare and unique citrus is often difficult to find. Not all local grocery stores or produce markets carry this premium citrus fruit. Making it a bit difficult to find where to buy Honeybell Oranges. Depending upon where you live, it might be necessary to order your oranges Honeybell online directly from a Florida grove. Many groves offer to ship their citrus products directly to consumers, making it possible to purchase hard-to-find citrus varieties that are freshly…
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Florida Honeybell Oranges have a taste that far exceeds that of a regular orange – or any other type of citrus fruit for that matter. Honeybell Oranges from Florida are a hybrid variety of orange that are also sometimes known as the Honeybell Tangelo. Each year, people from all over the country wonder where they can buy Honeybell Oranges – those prized, tiny little jewels that are flooded with such exquisite taste. What comes together to make the Honey bell Orange, a fabulous citrus fruit hybrid, get its extraordinarily delicious taste? If you ask two people, you are likely to…
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If you could have the perfect citrus fruit, how would it taste? How would it smell? What nutrients would you want it to contain? Some people consider the Honeybell tangelo, also sometimes the Minneola tangelo, to be just about the ultimate in citrus fruit. It’s custom-made, too, a special hybrid of very specific grapefruit and pomelo breeds to offer the most juice, the sweetest pulp, and the healthiest ingredients. How to Build The Perfect Citrus Fruit Honeybells are given their name thanks to their shape, which roughly approximates the town bells of vintage Americana. They fit into the palm of…
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In 1909, the orange blossom was officially designated the State flower of Florida. The trees on which the flowers grow were first planted in Florida by Spanish explorers in the mid-1500s. Of course, the trees also yield fruit, and by the 19th century there was thriving orange industry in the Sunshine state. At present, the United States is the second largest orange producer on the planet. The orange is also the second largest fruit crop in the States, after the tomato. Like most fruits, the orange has many distinct varieties. In this article we will discuss one of the most…