Florida Oranges FAQs

Ahhh...Florida oranges. Whether it’s a glass of fresh squeezed Florida orange juice, a healthy fruit salad, or a freshly peeled piece of fruit, the taste, and health benefits of these popular citrus fruits are widely known. Here are some more interesting, informative, and fun Florida oranges facts, brought to you by your friends here at Harvey’s Groves.

FAQ: Have oranges always grown in Florida?

A: There are several different answers to this question, depending on whom you ask. Oranges are native to Southeast Asia, and have been cultivated there for over 4,000 years. This figure is based on references to the juicy citrus fruit in ancient Oriental literature. Florida oranges, however, were most likely brought to the area by Spanish explorers in the mid 1500’s.

FAQ: Do Florida oranges continue to ripen after they are picked?

A: No. Unlike lemons and other types of citrus fruits, Florida oranges do not ripen after they are picked from the tree.

FAQ: Aside from being rich in Vitamin C, what are some other health benefits of Florida oranges?

A: There are many, many, health benefits of Florida oranges. For one thing, they are rich in antioxidants, Vitamin P, calcium, foliate, Vitamin B6, and Beta Carotene. Health experts recommend eating eight to ten servings of fruits and vegetables per day, and doing so can actually lower your blood pressure and cholesterol, and promote overall health.

The other great thing about Florida oranges, of course, is their versatility. There are literally hundreds of dessert, main dish, health and beauty, drink, and other types of recipes that feature oranges as the main ingredient.

FAQ: Where are the Florida oranges available on the Harvey’s Groves website grown?

A: Harvey’s Groves is located in Merritt Island, Florida. These groves are famous for their ideal soil and climate.

FAQ: When is the best time to send a gift of Florida oranges to someone else?

A: There are peak growing seasons, of course, but the nice thing about a mail order citrus fruit company is that you can always send and receive healthy, fresh, Florida oranges. Visit the shipping section of our website for more detailed information about the best times to order, shipping details, Fruit Clubs and more.

FAQ: What are some of the varieties of Florida oranges offered by Harvey’s Groves?

A: Valencia oranges, Honeybells, Navel oranges, just to name a few. Harvey’s Groves also offers delectable Tangerines, Tangelos, Grapefruits, gourmet delicacies, and much much more for all of your Holiday, Corporate, and other gift giving needs. At Harvey’s Groves, we believe that everyone deserves to reap the benefits of healthy, fresh, vitamin-rich Florida oranges.

Visit our Fresh Fruit Online Store to purchase Florida Oranges, Grapefruits, Gift Baskets and More!

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