Florida is known for its delicious citrus fruits, with each month of the harvest season bringing a new variety to enjoy. Let's explore the seasonal Florida citrus varieties listed month by month.
November to April - Ruby Red Grapefruits, Navel & Mandarin Oranges
All-season Navel Oranges are the most popular Oranges variety. A sweet and beautiful Florida citrus staple, you can't go wrong ordering a Navel Orange for yourself, or as a gift. Also known as Golden Navels.
Enjoy Ruby Red Grapefruit for the entire Florida citrus harvesting season too! Known for their vibrant red flesh and sweet-tart flavor and packed with vitamin C, these grapefruits are a healthy and delicious choice.
Mandarins have risen in popularity in recent years as a healthy snacking fruit due to their easy-peeling skin. The most practical citrus fruit for lunch boxes and picnic baskets, they're easy to section and eat on the go without making a mess.
December - Scarlet Red Navel Oranges
A December super-star, this festive-looking fruit is perfectly timed for the holidays with its red pulp and juicy, robust flavor of Florida's sunshine. Warm up a white Christmas with a "red" gift of Scarlet Red Oranges mixed with Ruby Red Grapefruit. Also known as "Reds" "Ruby Red Oranges" and "Cara Cara Navels".
January - Honeybell Oranges
January kicks off the citrus season with juicy and sweet Honeybell oranges. These bell-shaped fruits are a hybrid of tangerines and grapefruits, making them a unique and flavorful treat. Available for only a couple short months, this special fruit has a limited supply, so get your order in early.
February - Temple Oranges
In February, Temple oranges take the spotlight. These oranges are a cross between mandarins and sweet oranges, resulting in a tangy yet sweet flavor profile that is perfect for snacking or juicing.
February to March - Valencia Oranges
March brings the arrival of Valencia oranges, known for their juiciness and bright flavor. These oranges are popular for juicing and are a staple in many households for their refreshing taste.
Off Season: April through October
These are the growing months when our trees are generating their blossoms first, and then producing our tasty fruits as the November picking and shipping season approaches.
With a wide variety of citrus fruits available throughout the year, Florida offers a delicious and nutritious taste of sunshine in every season. Enjoy these seasonal citrus varieties listed month by month for a fresh and flavorful experience!
