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Florida is world renowned for its subtropical climate. Florida citrus growing regions are divided into the following districts
- Indian River District
Narrow strip approximately 100 miles long and 20 miles wide along Florida central east coast.
- Sunridge District
Central Florida, from Leesburg down to the Arcadia area.
- Gulf District
Southwestern region, Ft. Myers and Labelle area. |
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Grapefruit |
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Flame
Dark Red interior, sweet, with no bitterness.
Available Oct - April |
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Marsh White
Light to medium yellow, tangy and juicy
Available Oct - Mid May |
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Ruby Red
Light red interior, blush rind, sweet and seedless.
Available Oct - Mid May |
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Oranges |
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Navel
Rich sweet, and seedless. Deep orange color. Unsurpassed as a "dessert" orange.
Available Oct - Dec |
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Ambersweet
Easy to peel, deep orange color. Flavor has a little zip.
Available Oct - Mid Nov |
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Hamlin
Light, refreshingly clear taste. Pale color
Available Oct - Mid Jan |
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Red Navel
Honey sweet and a little spicey
Available Nov - Dec |
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Pineapple
Juicy and sweet, hint of pineapple aroma.
Available Dec -Mid Feb |
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Valencia
Excellent for eating and juicing
Available Feb - June |
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Specialty |
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Honey Tangerines
Sweet and rich in taste. True to their name - they are the "Honeys" of their variety.
Available Dec - April
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Robinson Tangerines
Sweet distinctive, fairly rich in flavor. Thin
rind and easy to peel.
Available Oct - Mid Nov |
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Fallglo Tangerines
Juicy & sweet, bright orange interior
Available Mid Sept - Mid Nov |
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Sunburst Tangerines
Reddish-orange interior, high level of sweetness.
Available Nov- Dec |
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