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The pink blush on the bright yellow rind of Florida Crimson Grapefruit offers only a hint of the luscious, surprisingly deep red flesh inside. Three times more colorful than Florida’s popular Ruby Red Grapefruit, Florida Crimsons are plump, seedless and bursting with flavorful juice. Sweeter and just a touch more acidic than Ruby...

Originally grown as an ornamental plant for its attractive evergreen leaves, Florida grapefruit didn’t earn a place at American tables until the late 1800s. Botanists believe the unusual citrus fruit originated in Jamaica as a naturally-occurring, accidental hybrid of oranges and the Jamaican pummelo, a pear-shaped citrus fruit originally native to...

Most people eat Florida grapefruit either by juicing it or sectioning it. When served as part of a nutritious breakfast or lunch, Florida grapefruit is usually served as a juice or cut it in half and eaten by spooning out the meat between the membranes. You’ll certainly benefit from the high vitamin...

  The Florida citrus season is in full swing with more of your favorite varieties scheduled to come into season over the next few months. You still have one more month to enjoy Florida navel oranges. We’ll still be shipping America’s favorite eating orange into January, but don’t wait too...