What is Indian River Fruit?

Have you ever heard of Indian River fruit? Maybe not but you have probably eaten Indian River fruit without even knowing it! Indian River is the country of Florida that produces world famous citrus fruits that you buy at your local super market and local produce markets without even knowing. You drink the delicious orange juices and fruit blends from cartons sold in the freezer and refrigerator sections of your corner shop. Indian River fruits such as oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruits, mandarins, pomelos, tangelos honey bells, and tangerines are all produced here for your delight.

So what makes Indian River fruit better from other fruits available? Located on the Atlantic coast this county gets its name from the Indian River Lagoon, a body of water that takes up just under 20% of the land area of the county itself creating optimal conditions for Indian River fruit production, especially the cultivation of citrus fruits. Secondly, the sub tropical climate that exists in Indian River, Florida creates a perfect environment for citrus fruits especially to flourish year round, while at the same time creating great climates to produce other fruits such as kiwis and mangoes seasonally. Also due to the Indian River Lagoon and the fertile soil, Indian River fruit grows exceptionally well with the nutrient dense land and easy access to water and sun all year round.

If you go online you can purchase many of the fruits such as naval oranges, ruby red grapefruit, tangerines, Temple oranges and Valencia Oranges all year round direct from the orchard or even do research on where you can buy the fruits in your neighborhood. You can also purchase seasonal fruits such as kiwis, red and yellow apples, barlett pears, comice pears, d’anjou pears, strawberries, nectarines, sweetheart cherries, mangos and watermelons for example, seasonally either online or again at your local super market or produce vendor. If you do not know how to pick out the ripest fruits at the store, have the orchards do it for you by going to their websites and ordering directly from their website according to what is in season and of course what promotions they may have. Many have Indian River fruit baskets to buy or of course you can buy the individual fruit or fruits of your choice.
Sold world wide the famous Indian River fruit is certainly something to talk about. Not only is the fruit and climate amazing, so are the beaches. If your family likes to go to Florida on vacation it may make sense to pay a visit to Vero beach and visit a few of the local Indian River fruit producers to see the orchards and sample some of the freshest fruits you will ever have.

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