As our mild, tropical nights in Florida get cooler and the temperature drops, our fruit releases chlorophyll from its skin and develops a deep yellow-orange color. To keep our fruit as natural as possible, we do not add color.

Even though our fruit is grown in a warm tropical environment, it prefers to be kept cool. If you will maintain the temperature of our citrus between 45 and 60, our oranges and grapefruit will stay fresh for weeks. They also have a better flavor when chilled. Don't wrap your fruit in plastic or place in plastic bags for storage. Just like people, our fruit needs ventilation.

Even though a certain variety of fruit is listed for a certain month, if the fruit matured sooner than its normal availability season, we may have to move on to the next variety that is ready to be harvested a little earlier than normal. For example, even though we usually harvest Temples in February and March, sometimes by the end of March they are "over" and we will start harvesting the Valencias because they are ready to come off of the tree. When you call to order, we can update you as to availability.

Due to weather conditions, out of our control, prices could change. For example, a drought, high winds or a freeze would drive the prices up in the citrus industry.