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Oranges


Ambersweet Oranges
Ambersweet Oranges:
Tastes like a mild tangerine; easy to peel and section. Excellent source of Vitamin C and fiber, containing more fiber than an English muffin.

Seasonal Availability:
January, October, November, and December

Hamlin Oranges
Hamlin Oranges:
Medium size, round to oval, deep yellow to orange color with a smooth, thin peel. Usually seedless. An excellent juice orange.

Seasonal Availability:
October, November, and December

Navel Oranges
Navel Oranges:
Large to extra large, round to oval, deep yellow to orange color. Pebbly, medium thick peel. Usually seedless. Peels and section very easily.

Seasonal Availability:
January, October, November, and December

Pineapple Oranges
Pineapple Oranges:
Medium to large size, round to oval, orange color, pebbly peel. Has some seeds. The Pineapple is acclaimed for its juicy sweetness.

Seasonal Availability:
January, February, and December

Red Navel Oranges
Red Navel Oranges:
Very sweet; easy to peel and section. Flesh is red-orange and usually seedless. Has more fiber than a serving of raisins.

Seasonal Availability:
October, November, and December

Valencia Oranges
Valencia Oranges:
Medium to large size, round to oval shape, yellow to orange color (sometimes tinged with green) with a smooth, thin peel. Usually seedless or with only a few seeds. Valencias have orange colored flesh, which is loaded with golden juice of fine rich flavor and aroma.

Seasonal Availability:
February, March, April, May, and June

Oranges

Flame Grapefruit
Flame Grapefruit:
Flavorful, sweet and juicy. Flesh is red in color and usually seedless. Half a Florida grapefruit has more fiber than one cup of popcorn!

Seasonal Availability:
January, February, March, April, September, October, November, and December

Marsh White Grapefruit
Marsh White Grapefruit:
Medium to large size, usually flattened at both ends. Peel is yellow, smooth and thin. White to amber colored flesh and almost seedless. Easy to section. Excellent flavor and plenty of juice.

Seasonal Availability:
January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, and December

Ruby Red Grapefruit Half
Ruby Red Grapefruit:
Medium to large size, usually flattened at each end. Smooth yellow peel with areas of pink to red blush. Segments have characteristic pink to reddish tinge. Few seeds.

Seasonal Availability:
January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, and December

Specialty Fruit

Oranges | Grapefruit

Dancy Tangerine
Dancy Tangerine:
Small to medium size, flat, deep orange or red colored fruit with a smooth, but loose peel. A few seeds. Often called the "zipperskin fruit". Has a rich, sweet flavor with a spicy aroma.

Seasonal Availability:
January and December

Fallglo Tangerine
Fallglo Tangerine:
Mild taste, sweet and juicy. Easy to peel and section.

Seasonal Availability:
October, November, and December

Honey Tangerine
Honey Tangerine:
Murcott) Small to medium size; flat, yellow-orange in color (may be tinged with green or russet). Smooth, easy to peel. Has some seeds. Its rich red flesh is honey sweet and juicy, with a lovely fragrance.

Seasonal Availability:
January, February, March, and April

Robinson Tangerine Slices
Robinson Tangerine:
Medium to large, flat, orange fruit with smooth to pebbly peel. Few seeds. Peels easily and has a rich, sweet flavor.

Seasonal Availability:
September, October, and November

Sunburst Tangerine Halves
Sunburst Tangerine:
Delightful sweet, rich flavor. Tight skin, easy to peel and section. Skin has a bright, deep orange color.

Seasonal Availability:
October, November, and December

Minneola Tangelo
Minneola Tangelo:
Sometimes called a "Honeybell" Tangelo. Medium to very large, round to somewhat bell shaped. Deep orange to red-orange color with smooth to pebbly peel. Few seeds in this tangerine-grapefruit hybrid.

Seasonal Availability:
January and February

Orlando Tangelos
Orlando Tangelo:
Oval to round and medium to large in size. Light to deep orange color. Peel usually pebbly and of medium thickness. A tangerine-grapefruit hybrid, which peels easily and is very juicy.

Seasonal Availability:
January, November, and December

Temple Orange Slices
Temple:
Medium size, oval shape, deep orange color, sometimes pebbly peel. Few seeds; peels and sections easily. Has a rich flavor and fragrance all its own. Generally regarded as Florida's finest eating orange.

Seasonal Availability:
January, February, and March

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