Honeybells Are Just Around The Corner
The early weeks of January don’t just bring the cold and bitter temperatures of deepest winter. In fact, the first weeks of every new year bring the peak season for one of the lesser-known but still amazingly healthy fruits known as the Honeybell tangelo.
Honeybells have a short peak season, but they’re still in incredibly high demand. Because of their high content of sweet, tart juice and their succulent, delicious pulp, Honeybells remain the favorite fruit of choice and a truly special treat for those who fruit enthusiasts, or for anyone who enjoys all the benefits of fresh citrus fruit.
Why Honeybells Are Popular
Honeybells are popular simply because as a fruit experience, they are something of a rare, exquisite pleasure. In years past it was not uncommon for the demand for Honeybell citrus fruits, sold by the crate or sometimes in fruit gift baskets and assorted fruit gift baskets, to sell out long before customer demand was satisfied. Recent harvests have been more plentiful, however, and new techniques in orchard growing and Honeybell harvesting have made their supplies more abundant. Still, the Honeybell remains the most exclusive of fruits, if only for its scarcity compared to other fresh citrus fruits such as the orange and ruby red grapefruit.
How To Order Honeybell Fruit
The most important things to remember when planning to order Honeybells are to anticipate the supply and to order according to how much you want. It’s also important to consider how you want the Honeybells to arrive, and in what configuration.
Honeybells are available in fresh citrus fruit gift baskets, either by themselves or as part of assorted fruit baskets that contain several samples of many different kinds of fresh citrus fruit. Many of these fresh citrus fruit gift baskets contain oranges, ruby red grapefruit, and tangelos, all of which both complement and accentuate the Honeybell tangelo’s rich flavors and sweet, tart juices.
As most Honeybells are sold online, research the shipping and billing policies of the online fruit seller before making your purchase. You may wish to join a fruit of the month club, which delivers in-season fruit to your door, including the Honeybell, for a period of several months or the entire year, according to your tastes. Honeybells may also be available in fruit towers and fruit bowls, variations on the traditional fresh citrus fruit gift basket that presents its fruit a different aesthetic arrangement.
Taste the Sunshine with Hale Groves
At Hale Groves, we believe the best gifts come from the land, not a factory. For generations, our fruit has been grown slowly under the Florida sun, picked at its peak, and delivered fresh to your door. From sweet Navel Oranges to rare Honeybells, every gift shares the simple joy of real flavor—perfect for holidays, milestones, or everyday moments worth celebrating.
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