What is Indian River Fruit Anyway
Open your map of the continental United States of America, be it electronic or a physical old school paper map. What state to think about when you think about citrus fruits? Do you imagine the fresh squeezed Florida orange juice you drank at breakfast as a child- it was after all a staple for pretty much any American family, if at least on Sundays when the family got together around the table in the morning. So now, look up Florida and admire the famous pan handle of the United States of America.
Do you know where the most famous of citrus fruits in Florida come from? Well, it may not be a feature on the ever day map of Florida so here is a big hint: Look for Indian River Country. Sound familiar? Maybe yes, maybe no. Indian River fruit, especially its citrus is some of the most famous citrus produced in the world.
Indian River fruit are famous for their fresh flavor and consistent deliciousness. This is due to the perfect location as to which these fruits grow. The county of Indian River is relatively small, especially since nearly one fifth of the county is the Indian River Lagoon. If you still can not find it, draw a line from Tampa on the western gulf coast almost directly across the pan handle to Florida’s east coast. Here you will find the region where Indian River fruit is produced. The most prominent maker may be in fact Vero Beach, where you can find orchards of Indian River fruit that meet the shores of the Atlantic coast- A beach goer’s paradise!
The Florida sun, the nutrient rich soil, the constant supply of water from the sub tropical humidity, afternoon rains and the beautiful Indian River Lagoon all add up to the perfect environment for production of some of the best fruit in the world that has come to take the name of the lagoon, Indian River fruit.
You have probably tried Indian River fruit dozens, if not hundreds, of times at your local super market, produce vendor or organic food store and did not even know it. Indian River fruit, especially the citrus fruit market, is distributed across the United States of America as well as internationally. The most famous of Indian River fruit are the wide array of different oranges, lemons, pomelos, limes, clementines, manderins and tangerines. But of course because the industry is so huge, it is easy to also find these orchards growing exotic tropical fruits such as mangos and kiwis as well as more typical continental fruits such as apples and pears. Indian River fruit orchard growers have expanded their market beyond just store distribution. Now it is a rarity for you not to be able to order direct from them online too!
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