Navel Oranges in July – Green and Growing

It’s been a month already and the summer rains continue to juice up our healthy navel oranges. In just four weeks, they have grown an average of half an inch to 2.5 inches and some of the internal oranges were up to three inches.

What about that belly-button?

Interestingly, the “belly button” that you see on a navel orange is actually a secondary fruit that grew from a natural mutation dating back to 1800’s Brazil. This first navel orange was then sent to the USDA in Washington, D.C. and from there throughout the United States. Essentially, all navel oranges can be tracked to the original in 1800’s Brazil.

Delicious fruit is still available

While citrus season is still months away here in Florida, you can still purchase amazing fruit from other parts of the country, including cherries, peaches and Florida mangos.

See you next month!

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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