How to Choose the Best Varieties of Citrus in Florida

There are so many great varieties of citrus fruit grown in Florida it can be hard to know which ones are the best. The best varieties of citrus fruit can be found in the Indian River district in Florida. The Indian River area is famous for having the best citrus fruit anywhere in the US. In fact Indian River citrus fruit tastes so great that the growers in the area had to band together and get laws passed protecting the reputation of the fruit from people who tried to sell inferior fruit under the Indian River name. Today you can find the best tasting citrus fruit growing in the Indian River district.

Florida is a citrus paradise. There are so many different types of citrus fruits grown in Florida it can be hard to choose your favorite types. Beautiful Ruby Red grapefruit, sweet navel oranges, and delicious Clementines are just a few of the types of citrus fruit available throughout the year. No matter what season it is you can be sure that there is some type of healthy and sweet citrus fruit ready to be picked and shipped in Florida. Here are a few tips for choosing fruit gifts from the many types of fruit available:

Choose what is in season–The best tasting fruit is the fruit that is in season. Seasonal fruit is sweet and juicy and at the peak of freshness. Eating whatever foods are in season has become a very popular way to eat. Many people believe that eating a seasonal diet is the way to stay healthy throughout the year. Any diet that includes delicious fresh Florida citrus fruit is bound to be healthy. When you are searching for gifts for the people that you love choose fruit baskets and fruit assortments that are full of fresh seasonal fruit. Your friends and family will love their citrus fruit gifts.

Choose independent growers– You will get the best service and the best tasting fruit from one of the small independent growers that produce Florida citrus fruit. Premium citrus fruit like Honeybells and Clementines are given extra special care at family owned groves that take a lot of pride in the fruit that they produce. When you choose to buy oranges, grapefruit and other fruit from these small independent growers you are getting the best Florida citrus fruit available.

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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