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Citrus Gift Baskets are a Delicious and Affordable Gift
Image via Wikipedia The holidays are going to be tight for many people this year, and finding gifts that are practical and affordable is important for people who are still feeling the effects of the rough economy. With millions of people still out of work practical gifts, like gourmet gift... more
Read moreDelicious Citrus: Temple Oranges
Because they rarely show up on supermarket shelves, fruit lovers often have to shop online to find the most sought-after citrus varieties. Why is this?It is because most fresh citrus in the U.S. is sent directly to processing plants for juicing. For example, about 80 percent of American oranges end... more
Read moreFlorida, California, and Texas Citrus
Image via Wikipedia Everyone knows they grow oranges in Florida. Any number of orange juice cartons advertise Florida orange juice, and many brands even include the state in their name. California and Texas citrus growers, however, shouldn't be without credit for their orange production. After all, along with Florida, these... more
Read moreThe Rio Grande Valley is the Premier Texas Citrus Region
Image by rcbodden via Flickr The vast majority of citrus fruit grown in Texas is produced in the Rio Grande Valley. This part of the state offers Texas citrus growers a climate amenable to producing their crops and allows for the production of a wide variety of fruit. Anyone who... more
Read moreTexas Citrus Orange Varieties
Image via Wikipedia It starts in the fall. Texas citrus fruit first matures in October, and it will be available fresh for many months thereafter. Depending on what part of the season it is, however, different varieties of oranges are grown, and they may be produced for different purposes and... more
Read moreCitrus in the Winter – Navel Oranges
The bright taste of citrus fruits gives people the impression of spring and summer. Think of a tall glass of tea or water and you see slices of lemons, limes, and even oranges as a part of the drink. Though spring and summer are great seasons for citrus, arguably the... more
Read moreTexas Citrus Offerings Include Many Grapefruits and Oranges
Image by Christine â„¢ via Flickr As you may already realize, the state of Texas produces lots of citrus fruits that are enjoyed all over the United States. Although Florida may have the most orange and grapefruit juice cartons bearing the state's name, it is certainly not the only state... more
Read moreGrapefruit Nutrition Does not End with the Popular Citrus Diet
Grapefruit nutrition should be a part of every good diet. Not just for the immense amount of Vitamin C one can greatly benefit from, but for the many other reasons they are great for everyone young and old. The grapefruit diet was introduced many years ago as one of the... more
Read moreTexas Citrus Grapefruit Varieties
Image by exfordy via Flickr The state of Texas produces a substantial quantity of the citrus fruit sold in the United States, and many already know that Texas citrus groves are full of full of oranges. Grapefruits, however, are also grown in Texas, and a number of varieties grown there... more
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