Cara Cara Navel Oranges are known for their beautiful , deep red flesh, extraordinary flavor and abundant juice. Externally the fruit is a deep orange color and the interior has the vibrant and beautiful pinkish red we look forward to seeing in our Cara Caras. The weather continues to be in our favor and we can tell you this fruit is going to arrive to you with the sweetness you have grown to know and love. We continue to thrive this season through the end of April!
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Continue ReadingWe’ve got some exciting news to share in our latest grove update about our new Gold Nugget Tangerines! Straight from the grove, we’re seeing some fantastic quality shining through. Picture-perfect and evenly colored, these little nuggets of sunshine are bursting with flavor! Inside, you’ll find juicy, vibrant orange flesh that’s as sweet as can be. And get this – the sugars are off the charts, giving you that perfect citrusy punch with every bite. So, get ready to enjoy a bounty of Gold Nuggets this season – it’s shaping up to be a truly golden one!
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Continue ReadingTemple Oranges: With favorable weather, we’re really encouraged by the progress of our temple crop. Our testing shows exceptionally high brix at 13, meaning they are sampling deliciously sweet this year. We are beginning to see color breaking, and expect the recent cooler weather to help deliver Temple’s famously deep orange color! These little beauties will only be around for a limited time so get them while supplies last! Honeybells: Our Hale Honeybells are now evenly colored, and we are seeing exceptional quality from our groves. We are sampling a great overall size and deliciously sweet citrus this year and expect…
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Continue ReadingGolden Honeybells are the orange lover’s dream! This season we have one of the best crops we have witnessed in years! Our Golden Honeybells are fragrant and bursting with juice! The harvest on these rare delicacies has almost begun and will then be prepared to ship directly from our groves to your doorstep! These juicy treats are only available from January to possibly mid-February while supplies last. Because of their fantastic flavor and limited availability, they are in huge demand. Order now before they’re gone!
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Continue ReadingOur Navel Oranges are thriving this year, thanks to the ample rainfall we received during late winter and early spring. This has led to excellent tree health and overall vitality. Although our total crop yield is slightly smaller this year, this has a silver lining: our navel oranges are larger in size, promising juicier and more enjoyable fruit. As the season approaches, the external color of our oranges is beginning to change, signaling the start of a much-anticipated period of harvest.
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Continue ReadingFrom the Groves: Apples: The mild weather experienced in our growing regions during both spring and summer has helped to produce a large, clean, and healthy crop. We are thrilled to announce a significant increase in overall apple numbers compared to the past few years. The increased yield of delicious apples promises a fantastic gift shipping season. Pears: The weather truly has been kind during our growing season this year, leading to a successful pear harvest. We are very pleased with the size distribution across all our pear varieties and honestly, the quality of the fruit has exceeded our expectations. We look…
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Continue ReadingFrom the Groves: The Empress plum tree is a very productive crop that bears a tasty, large, blue/violet fruit. This season we expect this delicious fruit to be firm, sweet, and juicy! The warm days and cool nights are promoting their color maturity and size. In the next month their sugar content will grow drastically and they will be ready for the fruit bowl before we know it. We look forward to an incredible season!
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Continue ReadingFrom the Groves: As you may have read in the news, many peach crops in Georgia were impacted by colder weather. At Hale Groves we were fortunate to have some later blooming crops that escaped Mother Nature’s fury and resulted in some of the finest, sweetest tasting peaches ever. Our delicious Georgia Peaches will NOT be found in your local grocery stores this season, so order from Hale Groves today.
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Continue ReadingOur delicious Valencia Orange crop is well underway! A mild winter has kept the condition of our tasty oranges better than a typical season. The coloring is mostly orange, but as we go through Summer heat, we expect some customary regreening. But as always, here at Hale Groves, Green is Beautiful! The eating quality for these Summer Oranges has just the right amount of sweetness and is incredibly juicy! We look forward to an amazing Summer season!
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Continue ReadingFrom the Groves: As the warm weather of summer approaches, the anticipation for fresh, juicy fruits reaches its peak. Fortunately, Hale Groves is one of the best places to turn to for seasonal summer fruits that are bursting with flavor. From succulent Florida Peaches and Apricots to juicy, South Florida Mangos and Sweet Mountain Bing Cherries, we offer a wide variety of high-quality fruits that are freshly harvested and delivered straight to your doorstep. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing snack or a delicious addition to your favorite recipes, the summer fruits from Hale Groves are sure to please.