The Honeybell orange is one of the rarest and most sought after fruits in America. It was developed by researchers in Florida who were studying fruit hybridization. The growing demand for oranges encouraged interesting experiments in labs across the state. The Honeybell is one of their great success stories. Though often referred to as an orange, the Honeybell is only half orange. Technically, it is classified as a tangelo, which means that it is half tangerine and half grapefruit. Since the tangerine is a small variety of the Mandarin orange, and most people don’t know what a tangelo actually is,…
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Only about one-third of Americans get the recommended two servings of fruit on a daily basis, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Tens of millions of us don’t consume any fruit, which is one of the reasons why the obesity rate in on the rise in the United States. Two out of every three Americans is either obese or overweight. And if the present trend continues, half of us will be officially obese by 2030! What’s the solution? Well, it’s surprisingly simple-we need to eat more fruit! But which fruits? As a general rule of thumb, the more…
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Eating Christmas breakfast together is a great family tradition, and Honeybells are the ideal fruit to serve as part of a traditional Christmas breakfast. Honeybells are a part of Christmas in many families because they are only in season for a few short weeks during the Christmas season. The Honeybell season is from late December through January, so Honeybells arrive just in time for Christmas. Honeybells are a super sweet and exceptionally tasty citrus fruit. The Honeybell was created by cross breeding a grapefruit and a tangerine, which gives the Honeybell a deep and vibrant orange color and the tangy…
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While most people think of serving fruit in terms of a fruit bowl on the dining room table, this concept can quickly become boring. There are many different ways you can serve fruit besides leaving it in a bowl on the table for your guests or family to grab as they come in the door or leave. In fact, when you get into the habit of doing nothing with fruit but putting it into a bowl on the table, eventually everyone will stop eating it. What you need to do is find other ways to serve navel oranges in order…
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When you’re sick of traditional spring time drinks use navel oranges to add new spark to spring time drinks. Spring and summertime beverages like lemonade and iced tea are great but after long weeks of drinking them every day they can get a little monotonous. With a box of navel oranges and some creativity you can liven up the healthy drinks that you need in the spring months to stay hydrated and refreshed. Navel orange juice is tangy and delicious, and it’s packed with minerals that will help restore the electrolyte balance in your body. When you sweat a lot,…
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There are very few kinds of food that go well with every meal. Mashed potatoes for breakfast? Not quite. Coffee with dinner? Probably not a good idea. Whether we realize it or not, we organize the food we ingest according to custom and tradition. Mostly, we learn these habits from childhood, never considering why or how they could benefit from some adjustments. Citrus fruit, particularly oranges, grapefruit, and tangerines, perfectly accommodate any meal. Including the richly luscious, wholesome and loaded with Vitamin C Ortanique. In fact, their nutritional benefits “work around the clock” – that is, there’s never a time…
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In addition to a robust flavor and satisfying sweetness, the different types of Florida citrus help make these crops among the favorites of consumers. From the humble beginnings of orange seeds brought to the Florida by Ponce de Leon in 1513 to the latest hybrids of mouth-watering oranges, grapefruit, tangerines and more, Florida citrus growers keep America and the world pleasingly supplied. Oranges Florida citrus grove owners produce several varieties of oranges including the popular seedless naval, the remarkably juicy Valencia and the tangy-sweet Temple. All oranges grown in the Florida citrus regions are renowned throughout the world as being…
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Stumped on what to use as stocking stuffers this holiday season? Honeybell oranges make great stocking stuffers for the whole family. Sweet and juicy Honeybell oranges are so delicious that they are a real treat that is perfect for Christmas. Honeybell oranges are the perfect size for stockings, and the festive bell shape fits into the holiday perfectly. Since Honeybell oranges are only available for a few weeks each year starting around Christmas time they are a rare treat and will make Christmas morning seem more festive. Honeybell oranges are seedless so that you can give them to your kids…
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The harvesting of Florida’s Honeybell oranges is such a small period of time. grove owners and buyers alike eagerly await its arrival all year round. The hard work put into producing and harvesting one of the sweetest citrus fruits on the market is well worth the effort. The special care provided by growers is essential for a successful harvest. Florida Honeybell oranges require plenty of sunshine, an adequate water supply, and plenty of room to grow. The Honeybell’s harvest season usually lasts for just a few weeks between the end of December and the first few weeks of February. When…
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If you draw a line across the state of Florida from Tampa, or more specifically the lower part of Hillsborough Country to the Atlantic coast you will find the County of Indian River, created in 1925 and named after the Indian River Lagoon that takes up just shy of one fifth of the county. It does not seem to be a highlight of Florida if you think about the fact that it only has a small population of around 120,000 people. But this is in fact a very important county, not only for the state of Florida, but for the…