Florida is known for having some of the best citrus in the world. Nearly 80% of citrus is grown and shipped from Florida because of our wonderful climate. Even though citrus is a major crop in Florida, it was not a native fruit. Historians believe that the first citrus was brought to Florida in 1513 by Ponce de Leon and his men. In the Sunshine State we have tropical weather where the temperature doesn’t get drastically cold at night — even in the winter.

Picking the best Florida Citrus

There are a few indicators that can help you pick the right fruit based on the looks alone. While we all have a preference as to what citrus we like, it’s a good idea to know which fruit is better based on looks.

Light Colored – some of the better varieties of citrus are the peels that appear to be lighter in color. Our Florida oranges are not picked until they’ve been tree-ripened to perfection.

Green Fruit – green fruit is not always the best indicator as the fruit could still be fully ripened inside. Sometimes as an orange is ripening on the tree it turns green as the chlorophyll rushes to the peel of the fruit. As the fruit fully ripens it is common to see this happen.

Which Florida citrus you shouldn’t buy

Citrus that is contained inside an air-tight container should never be bought. The moisture contained inside the fruit will escape into the container, thus causing mold to develop. At Davidson Brothers we have special containers that allow our fruit to breathe as to not cause this issue.

We hope that with a little guidance you can make the educated decision on what type of citrus you should buy in the future.

Florida is known for having some of the best citrus in the world. Nearly 80% of citrus is grown and shipped from Florida because of our wonderful climate. Even though citrus is a major crop in Florida, it was not a native fruit. Historians believe that the first citrus was brought to Florida in 1513 by Ponce de Leon and his men. In the Sunshine State we have tropical weather where the temperature doesn’t get drastically cold at night — even in the winter.

Picking the best Florida Citrus

There are a few indicators that can help you pick the right fruit based on the looks alone. While we all have a preference as to what citrus we like, it’s a good idea to know which fruit is better based on looks.

Light Colored – some of the better varieties of citrus are the peels that appear to be lighter in color. Our Florida oranges are not picked until they’ve been tree-ripened to perfection.

Green Fruit – green fruit is not always the best indicator as the fruit could still be fully ripened inside. Sometimes as an orange is ripening on the tree it turns green as the chlorophyll rushes to the peel of the fruit. As the fruit fully ripens it is common to see this happen.

Which Florida citrus you shouldn’t buy

Citrus that is contained inside an air-tight container should never be bought. The moisture contained inside the fruit will escape into the container, thus causing mold to develop. At Davidson Brothers we have special containers that allow our fruit to breathe as to not cause this issue.

We hope that with a little guidance you can make the educated decision on what type of citrus you should buy in the future.

They always say that two is better than one, and this case is no exception to the rule. At Angie's Groves we have many combination trays to choose from including: oranges, grapefruits, honeybells, apples, pears, and more. We also have fruit baskets that contain assortments of fruits, nuts candies, jellies, etc.

One of our two favorites at Angie's Groves is the ruby red grapefruit and honeybell combination tray. You get the tanginess from the grapefruit and get the rich sweet taste from the honeybell. This tray also makes a great gift, but remember that honeybells are only in season at the beginning of each year.

Our fruit is grown along the Indian River in Florida and we refrain from using harmful chemicals that you'll often find in your local grocery store. Our fruit is also tree-ripened, which allows it to be eaten the moment it arrived to your door. We take pride in our product, and guarantee that you'll be satisfied with every bight. 

Choosing a gift can be hard at times, especially if you don't know what someone likes, needs, or has. The beauty of Angie's Groves is that we have a large array of fruit, fruit baskets, and trays that are suitable for those that enjoy fresh fruit. We have different themed gift baskets that are perfect for most occasions such as: baby showers, birthdays, promotions, thank yous, and more. If you're absolutely indecisive about picking something from our selection, try our gift certificates. 

If you know they'll like something on our product page, but not sure which one exactly, just give them a gift certificate so they can make the decision. 

Our fruit is grown along the Indian River in Florida and we refrain from using harmful chemicals that you'll often find in your local grocery store. Our fruit is also tree-ripened, which allows it to be eaten the moment it arrived to your door. We take pride in our product, and guarantee that you'll be satisfied with every bight. 

Give us a call at 800-426-4437 to order your gift certificate. 

At Angie's Groves we not only offer a wide selection of fruit, but we also offer tins that are filled with delicious gourmet candies, nuts, and more. Our fruit baskets and tins are perfect for most occasions like holidays, weddings, thank you’s, etc. If you know someone who enjoys candies and nuts more than fruit, then this is probably the best offering yet.

Introducing the Grande Golden Tin that is generously filled with pistachios, chocolate almonds, chocolate-covered blueberries, white chocolate pretzels, chocolate-covered bing cherries, jumbo whole cashews, and various mixed nuts. Make that special someone feel even more special with a gift from Angie’s Groves.

We take great pride in shipping you quality goods to your door step. You can rest assured that every measure will be taken to ensure a timely delivery. If you’re looking for fruit, please check out our fruit tray page which has an enormous amount to choose from.

Not sure what to order? Just give us a call at 800-360-7247 and we’ll help you out.