Our Production Manager, Richard Nason, follows an annual schedule, planned out month by month, for all the scientific, agricultural practices that take place in our groves. He also employs environmentally friendly practices and products for spraying and fertilizing the trees. Pruning, irrigation, controlling weeds and pest control are all very well technical, something that takes an expert like Richard to do. “Caring for citrus groves is not something you do while wearing suntan oil and sitting in a lawn chair,” Richard is fond of saying to his crew. He’ll tell you that there are major jobs to do every month…
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“Grown in Florida for the Health of the Nation” This is the new theme of Florida citrus growers… to promote grapefruit as a weapon against heart disease. Grapefruit and grapefruit juice have been named “Heart Healthy” by the American Heart Association. It’s the first to be so named. The American Heart Association is seen as the utmost authority on heart-health matters. “To get this endorsement is very exciting,” according to the chairman of the Indian River Citrus League. Grapefruit if free of fat and cholesterol, and rich in dietary fiber, which may reduce the risk of heart disease. One medium…
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If you want to have healthy citrus fruit, you will need to make sure you properly care for your trees prior to the cultivation of the fruit. One of the most important factors to consider is the climate in which you are attempting to grow citrus fruits. Keep in mind that there are few citrus varieties that can withstand extremely cold temperatures. While it is possible for some varieties such as the Mandarin orange to survive in temperatures that are as low as 14? Fahrenheit, they fare best when the temperature is closer to 30?. Other varieties require temperatures that…
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Fifty is a very important turning point in life. It’s time to take stock of your eating habits to minimize the likelihood of contracting disease caused by our diets. For example, too much fat is one of the causes of heart disease, too much salt is a contributor to high blood pressure, and too little calcium can cause osteoporosis in women. Now’s the time to start “preventative eating.” Check with your doctor or a nutritionist to get a healthy eating plan that’s right for you. You’ll find that modern eating plans include more fruit and vegetables than you’re probably used…
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Tangerines remain a very tasty fruit and that is why they are so popular. However, in some circles, the popularity of tangerines has taken a bit of a dip due to many of the recent diet fads such as Sugar Busters or The Low Carb Diet. While it is understandable that people wish to cut back on sugar and carbohydrates, a tangerine should never be considered a dietary item to avoid. Rather, you should just avoid eating too many of them. Most people do not realize this because they have been told many inaccurate “horror stories” about eating fruits such…
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The tangelo is an ancient hybrid fruit that is a cross between a tangerine and a pomelo. It is believed to have originated in Southeast Asia more than 3,500 years ago. Because the pomelo is not widely grown in America, the modern tangelo is a cross between a tangerine and a grapefruit. Since it is extremely sensitive to cold weather, most tangelos are cultivated in Florida. Over the past decade, the annual production of tangelos in the Sunshine State has averaged about 130,000 tons. It sounds impressive before you find out that Florida produces about 6.8 million tons of oranges…
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If you have been trying to lose weight but just don’t seem to be able to stop eating sweets you should try adding pink grapefruit to your diet. Pink grapefruit is sweet and tangy and has a unique taste that everyone loves. If you have stayed away from grapefruit because you think it’s too bitter you should try pink grapefruit and taste the difference for yourself. Pink grapefruit gets its pink color from Lycopene, which is very helpful in fighting cancer, heart disease, and other serious illnesses. Even though most people think of Lycopene as being something that tomatoes have…
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Temple oranges are known for the sweet, tangy and flavorful juice. They are a thin skinned fruit and somewhat oval in appearance. They are the finest citrus orange that Florida makes and are the cr?me of the crop in most fruit baskets. They are handpicked by Florida growers and feature a wonderful fruity aroma. Temple Oranges have the biggest flavor in all of the orange groves. Temple oranges are similar to Naval Oranges and have a wider growing season than other hybrid fruit. Their segments separate easily and are great for eating raw or for juicing. When picking out a…
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You already know that you can cut colds short and cure the flu by eating Temple oranges and other citrus fruits that are full of Vitamin C. Vitamin C will boost your immune system and help your body fight off colds and viruses so that your body can cure itself of the flu or a cold. But did you know that you can get immediate relief from the cough that comes with a cold or the flu by using Temple oranges? It’s true. While you wait for the Vitamin C to boost your immune system and kick out the cold…
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New Year’s Eve is a holiday that is all about the food and drink offered, and Honeybells can help your drinks stand out. You can use Honeybell juice to create deliciously refreshing signature cocktails and punches, and you can make non alcoholic drinks that anyone not imbibing on New Year’s Eve, or kids, will love to drink. It’s always a good idea to offer a mixture of alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks at a New Year’s Eve party so here are some great party punches and cocktails you can make this year using delicious Honeybells, oranges, and other citrus fruits:…