What is a honeybell? Even the name sounds beautiful, calling to mind an image of a sweet, golden bell. But you can actually eat these bells – and not only are they good as they sound, they’re good for you, too! Read on for the answers to top five frequently asked questions about this rare, delightful fruit: What is a honeybell orange? Also known as “tangelos,” honeybell oranges aren’t oranges at all, but a cross between a sweet Dancy tangerine and a juicy grapefruit. The word “tangelo” comes from a blending of the words “tangerine” and “pomelo” (pomelos are the…

It’s round, orange, sweet, nutritious and has a fresh, citrusy scent. It’s an orange! No, wait…it’s a tangerine! Well, which is it?? It can be easy to confuse a tangerine fruit for an orange at first glance, but on closer examination these two fruits (while closely related) actually have several key differences. While both are members of the citrus family and look similar to one another, they are actually two different species of fruit. The difference between orange and tangerine begins with their origins. Where Tangerines and Oranges Come From Some people refer to a tangerine as a “tangerine orange”…

The title of this article is actually a trick question, because true tangerines are not, in fact, seedless. There are many varieties of tangerines and related citrus fruits that are often marketed as tangerines, but are not true tangerines. “Halo tangerines,” for example, refer not to a true tangor but a specific brand of mandarin, while a “satsuma tangerine” actually refers to a Japanese variety of mandarin. Tangerine fruit is a small citrus fruit that is a variety of the mandarin orange. While some people refer to this orange-colored fruit as a “tangerine orange” due to their similarity in appearance,…

What is a navel orange? Only one of the most popular fruits in the world! Maybe it’s their sweet, tangy flavor which brightens up a gray winter day (navel orange season is November through early May, which is why the navel oranges is also known as a “winter orange”). Maybe it’s because the answer is “no” to the question, “do navel oranges have seeds?” Maybe it’s due to their extreme “snackability” (navel oranges are juicy without being messy, and easy to peel). Or maybe it’s all of the above! There are a number of varieties of navel orange (including the…

Navel oranges and honeybell oranges are both citrus fruits, but what distinguishes one from the other? Both are winter fruits (though the honeybell’s season is shorter than navel orange season), both have orange peels and both taste fantastic, there are a lot of differences as well. Here’s a quick rundown: What is a Navel Orange? The navel orange actually grows a second “twin” fruit opposite its stem. The second fruit remains underdeveloped, but from the outside, it resembles a human navel—hence the name. Navels are part of the winter citrus family. They peel easily and are one of the world’s…

Cara cara orange season is here at last! Just what is a cara cara orange, you ask? Only one of the sweetest navel oranges you’ll ever taste – and one that hides a surprise inside, too! The Difference Between a Cara Cara Navel & a Classic Navel Orange First discovered at Hacienda Cara Cara (hence the name) in Venezuela during the 1970s, a cara cara has the same round shape and bright orange peel as traditional navels, and like all navel oranges, they’re seedless. But two things set a cara car navel apart from a classic navel: its taste and the…

Can you ever have “too much” citrus? Maybe someone thoughtfully subscribed you to a citrus club and this month you have more than you can eat. Or maybe it’s Texas citrus season and you’re tempted to pile up on those fragrant, delicious-looking and colorful fruits. Perhaps you decided to try your hand at growing your own fruit from a citrus rootstock. Regardless, we don’t believe you can ever have too much citrus! Apart from the easy ways for storing citrus, the excess can be turned into tasty, homemade preserves that make personal, impressive gifts! Almost every entry on the citrus…

The old maxim, “It’s what’s on the inside that counts” can easily applied to the cara cara navel orange! On the From the outside, this citrus surprise looks much like any common navel, but when you open them up the difference is clear even before you taste it. What is a Cara Cara Orange? Cara cara oranges are a type of navel orange. They’re a cross between two navels and were first discovered in the mid-70s in Venezuela. Nowadays, you’re most likely to find a cara cara orange tree in California, where cara cara orange season reaches its peak between…