Looking for juicy, sweet–tart taste? Look no further than gorgeous, succulent Hale Groves Ruby Red grapefruit! You can buy Ruby Red grapefruit from November through March, but they’re at their peak in January and February. (In fact, February is National Grapefruit Month!) Does this surprise you? If you’ve steered clear…
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A: No…tangerines have seeds. But wait…you’re sure you’ve eaten a seedless tangerine before, right? Actually, what you probably had was a clementine. Like tangerines, clementines are a type of mandarin. They look similar to tangerine fruit, but they’re not quite the same. You don’t lose points for thinking a clementine…
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Fresh Florida oranges from Hale Groves: is it a tradition for you to send them to a long-distance loved one each year? Or maybe you’re the one who looks forward to receiving a box of Christmas oranges from a special someone. Either way, you might be concerned about shipping delays…
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Are clementines tangerines? Are tangerines oranges? With over 160 varieties and hybrids of mandarins, it’s no wonder people get confused. In fact, the terms mandarin and tangerine are used interchangeably throughout the USA, even though they’re not the same. Tangerines and clementines aren’t the same fruit, either, but they are…
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Not sure what to get your long-distance loved one? Shopping at a distance can be tough…it’s harder to get a feel for what your recipients’ tastes may be, or how they may have changed. When you can’t visit often, you also can’t see if the person in question might already…
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What are Honeybells? Also known as the honeybell tangelo, the honeybell orange is a tangerine/grapefruit hybrid that combines the sweet and sour taste of both fruits. They??e very juicy, with a loose, easy-to-peel skin that makes them easier to eat than other oranges. You can easily recognize honeybell oranges by…
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There they are among the citrus fruits in the produce section??hey??e small, round, orange, and fragrant. They??e tangerines! Wait…they??e mandarins. Which are they?! Just what is the difference between a tangerine and a mandarin? Tangerine vs. Mandarin Technically, a tangerine orange is a mandarin orange. But while all tangerines are…
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In uncertain times, traditions strengthen us and bind us together, give us structure and meaning, and preserve our way of life. This year it’s especially important to make the most of your holiday celebration, and that’s where Hale Groves comes in. When you choose Hales Groves as your holiday gift…
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Do you sometimes find it difficult to come up with a unique gift for the honored citizen in your life? Join the club – the fruit club , that is! Seniors often have seen it all and already have most everything they want, but you can still surprise and delight them…
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Once upon a time, a holiday fruitcake was among the most beloved of seasonal treats (December 7th is National Fruitcake Day), but in modern times it has suffered a decrease in popularity (January 7th is Fruitcake Toss Day). Maybe it’s because fruitcake can be very heavy, or maybe it’s because…