Image by tbertor1 via Flickr Honeybells are sometimes called Christmas oranges because they come into peak season around the Christmas holiday. Generally Honeybells are ripe and ready to eat from December through early February. Because they have such a limited growing season Honeybells are highly prized. Many people order Honeybells a year in advance to make sure that they get some of the sweet, delicious fruits each year. Depending on the weather, growing conditions and other factors Honeybell crops may end up being significantly smaller than predicted during any given year so ordering Honeybells early is always a good idea.…
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Continue ReadingBecause they rarely show up on supermarket shelves, fruit lovers often have to shop online to find the most sought-after citrus varieties. Why is this?It is because most fresh citrus in the U.S. is sent directly to processing plants for juicing. For example, about 80 percent of American oranges end up as juice. The overwhelming majority of the remainder are from popular orange varieties like Navels or Valencias. Those are generally the oranges that are sold in clear plastic bags for four or five bucks at your local grocery store. The rest are marketed as specialty fruit and are sold…
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Continue ReadingImage by Isle Concierge via Flickr Gift baskets are lovely gifts that people love to get but wrapping them for shipment or just for giving can be difficult. If you're going to be making a lot of gift baskets, such as wedding favors for holiday weddings, or for a corporate event, it might be worth buying or renting a professional shrink wrap machine that can shrink wrap gift baskets for you easily and quickly. Many hobby stores carry all the supplies you need to shrink wrap gift baskets, and some rental facilities will rent them. The wrapping of the gift…
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The grapefruit came to Texas shortly after the state joined the union in 1845. Because of its equable climate and arable soil, the Lone Star State became a popular destination for farmers and migrant workers from Mexico. There was just one problem–Texas was short on agricultural products. They grew cotton and raised cattle and little else. What about oil? Well, it was not discovered until the end of the 19th century. In short, farmers in Texas desperately needed new and reliable crops. And once the transcontinental railroad was completed in the 1880s, shipping fresh fruit and vegetables out of state…
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Continue ReadingIf you struggle to manage your acne you can use fresh grapefruit juice to gently control acne outbreaks and prevent acne flare ups. If you've had acne for awhile you've probably tried a lot of different products to try and get rid of it but many of those products are so harsh that they just damage your skin further. Many of them also have sulfates in them that can try your skin. Grapefruit juice is a natural antibacterial agent and can gently cleanse and heal your skin naturally. Plus the smell of grapefruit juice is very refreshing and a lot…
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Continue ReadingEvery year it seems like giving holiday gifts get more and more expensive. This year save money without sacrificing the quality of the gifts that you give by giving Texas grapefruit to your loved ones. High quality Texas grapefruit and oranges are healthy and delicious gourmet fruits that your family and friends will be delighted to receive. Giving healthy fruit is a great way to show your loved ones that you care about their health, and you can save money by ordering gourmet fruit gifts online. No matter what your budget is for holiday gifts you can find citrus gifts…
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Navel oranges are some of the most popular citrus fruits in the country today. Not only is this type of fruit healthy and delicious, it also has some unique characteristics that make it standout among the many varieties of oranges. One of the most unique attributes of this citrus fruit is its uncommon appearance. The blossom ends of navel oranges resemble that of a human navel. As you remove the peeling for the orange, you will see an underdeveloped fruit attached to the main fruit like a conjoined twin. No, the underdeveloped fruit does not have much juice or edible…
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Continue ReadingImage by andydr via Flickr It is impossible to say what the person who first crossed a mandarin orange with a bitter orange was thinking. The result was a new hybrid of fruit that remained unnamed until it was exported to Europe from Tangier, Morocco in the 19th century. The delicacy was named a tangerine after the location of the port from which it was shipped. At first, tangerines were prized for their loose-skin and the fact that they were easy to peel. Unlike the average orange, tangerines only take a few seconds to peel. They are also often juicier…
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Continue ReadingQ: What are the Ruby Red grapefruit trees? A: The ruby red grapefruit tree grows into trees that are 10-13 feet tall but can be pruning 3-4 feet to keep indoors. The red grapefruit looks like the white and pink varieties except the rind is thicker and ripen with a red hue. The red grapefruit has a sweet flavor that is just a bit tart. But the red grapefruit is high in nutrition. Even though the red grapefruit is available year round, they are mostly in season from winter through early spring. The Ruby Red grapefruit is normally four to…
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Continue ReadingImage by zaveqna via Flickr Buying fruit online is a fairly new option for fruit lovers in the United States. Fruit can often be purchased in either baskets or trays. Why buy online? Really, it doesn't seem like a natural pairing…perishable foods sent through the mail? But online fruit companies somehow get it done. In fact, most of them have extremely impressive customer satisfaction scores. How do they do it? How can you send online grapefruit and make a profit? And why did we choose grapefruit? Well, the fact is the grapefruit is a fruit that is still sometimes hard…