2019 Citrus Selections Organic Citrus Clementine Description
Organic Clementine's are the perfect snack on a cold winter day. These clementine's are the star of the winter season, so get yours now!
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October – January Cara Cara Description
A Cara Cara Navel is a red-fleshed navel believed to be a cross between the Washington Navel and the Brazilian Bahia Navel. This medium sized, seedless sweet treat is something you will not want to miss.
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December – April Kishu Tangerine Description Kishu Tangerines are very delicate yet sweet hidden gems. They are smaller than the typical tangerine, but don’t let that deter you – these are something you don’t want to miss out on.
Available Winter Months Pummelo
Description
The largest of all citrus fruit, Pummelos have a thick, dark green peel that fades to yellow as the season progresses. Less acidic than traditional grapefruit – they have a zesty, tropical scent, with a tangy flavor.
Available January– March Paige Tangerines Description
Paige Tangerines are small to medium sized with an easy to peel rind. The flesh is a deep orange color and is nearly seedless with every bight. It has a well balance between juicy and sweet – try some now!
Available Winter Months Daisy Description
The Daisy Tangerine is a medium-large hybrid of the mandarin varieties. They have a very round shape and easy rind to peal. These tangerines are known to be seedless with a very rich orange coloring, and juicy sweet taste.
Available Winter Months Texas Grapefruit Description Grown in the fertile soil and sub-tropical climate or Rio Grande Valley in South Texas, this grapefruit is dark red in color with a blush to its yellow skin. This variety is sweet and juicy and makes a great snack at anytime.
Available October – April Stem & Leaf Satsuma Description
Stem and Leaf Satsumas are not your typical satsumas – these satsumas are incredibly juicy with a strong honey-like sweetness. These satsumas are a healthy treat that you don’t want to miss.
Available December- January Pink Variegated Lemon Description
A Pink Variegated Lemon is a pink fleshed Eureka Lemon. It is a variation of a lemon with a unique pink flesh, green striped rind and multi-colored foliage. These lemons are very tart and are a great addition to the lemon assortment.
Available January – April Kumquat Description Kumquats are small bite sized fruits that fill your mouth a big burst of sweet-tart citrus flavor. These were originally grown in China, however they have been displaced in many other areas including Florida and California. In contrast to other citrus fruits, the peel of the kumquat is edible – try one now!
Available January – April Conventional Citrus Kishu Tangerine
Description
Kishu Tangerines are very delicate yet sweet hidden gems. They are smaller than the typical tangerine, but don’t let that deter you – these are something you don’t want to miss out on.
Available Winter Months Sumo Description
The Sumo Mandarin is the biggest mandarin you will ever see. Dated all the way back to the 1970’s – this mandarin is a cross between the Japanese satsuma with big, juicy oranges from California. It has a very distinctive shape, so you wont miss these!
Available January – February Heirloom Navel
Description
Heirloom navels are a breed of the true Navel Orange, however they are picked from the “old line” orange groves. This navel is specifically grown for certain farm practices so it is unique within itself.
Available January Cara Cara Description
A Cara Cara Navel is a red-fleshed navel believed to be a cross between the Washington Navel and the Brazilian Bahia Navel. This medium sized, seedless sweet treat is something you will not want to miss.
Available December – April Ortanique
Description
The Ortanique is a late season tangor mandarin. It has a very clean an distinctive look, with a thin and leathery rind. The Ortanique is very sweet with a strong balance of acidity.
Available February – April Stem & Leaf Satsuma
Description
Stem and Leaf Satsumas are not your typical satsumas – these satsumas are incredibly juicy with a strong honey-like sweetness. These satsumas are a healthy treat that you don’t want to miss.
Available December – January Ugli Fruit Description
The Ugli Fruit is a form of a tangelo, hybridizing a grapefruit and a orange or tangerine. The light-green surface blemishes turn orange when the fruit is at its peak ripeness so be sure to grab a ripe one now!
Available December – April Sweet Lime
Description
Sweet limes can easily be mistaken for lemons because of their yellow color – however don’t be fooled. These limes have a unique flavor because they are less acidic. These limes can be eaten like any ripe fruit and they will not disappoint.
Available November – March Pummelo
Description
The largest of all citrus fruit, Pummelos have a thick, dark green peel that fades to yellow as the season progresses. Less acidic than traditional grapefruit – they have a zesty, tropical scent, with a tangy flavor.
Available January– March White Grapefruit
Description
White Grapefruit have a bright yellow rind when ripe with a yellow flesh, and are almost perfectly round. These grapefruits are very juicy and contain up to 75% juice. They are sweet with a contrasting bitter and sourness.
Available November – February Gold Nugget
Description
Gold Nugget Mandarins are sweet and easy to peel. This seedless variety originally received its name from its beautiful, bright and bumpy rind. These mandarins are a little bigger than the traditional mandarins, but they are a piece of gold you wont want to miss.
Available February – May Seedless Lemon Description
Seedless Lemons are grown from a natural hybrid that does not produce seeds. These lemons are tart and juicy with a bright flavor to enhance all commodities that are paired with it.
Available October – May Murcotts Description
Murcott’s are widely grown in Florida between January and March. It is a hybrid orange being the child orange of the Tangelo. These medium size oranges have a thin, smooth rind and peel moderately well. They have a honey-like flavor to them and are sometimes referenced as Honey Mandarin.
Available January – February Minneola Description
The Minneola, nicknamed “The Honeyball” because of it unique shape, is a cross between a tangerine and grapefruit. Minneola’s are sweet with a mild tartness while having relatively few seeds. The large size and slightly elongated neck makes it easy to recognize so you wont oversee these.
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