How to Buy Citrus Fruits From Florida

Florida oranges are a favorite for a large percentage of fruit eaters.

Citrus fruit is best eaten when grown in a warm climate like Florida's, a state well known for its delicious oranges. Individuals looking to purchase citrus fruits grown in sunny Florida many times need look only as far as their local grocery store. There are, however, other options online and through travel to obtain fresh Florida citrus fruits. Does this Spark an idea?

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Grocery Stores
- When visiting the local grocery store, look at the labels on citrus fruits. Find the fruits with "Florida" stickers attached and you can be sure you are getting a Florida citrus. Ask a sales associate for assistance if you have trouble locating the labels or fruits from Florida and they can point you in the right direction.
Order Online
- Florida-based citrus companies have commonly begun selling their goods through online stores. Temple Citrus Company, located in Naples, Florida, is one of many companies that offers online ordering for in-season citrus fruits highlighted on their website. They give detailed information about the fruits currently available.
  
  Temple Citrus
  
  6500 North Airport Pulling Road
  
  Naples, FL 31109
  
  (239) 597-6192
  
  www.templecitrus.com
Local Farms
- For Florida locals, buying citrus fruits can turn into an entertaining afternoon for the whole family. Mixon Fruit Farms in Bradenton, Florida, embraces healthy eating and family-oriented activities. Tours of the grove allow guests to browse the fruits growing on the farm before deciding what to purchase in the store. See the references section for information on more farms in Florida.
  
  Mixon Fruit Farms, Inc.
  
  2712 26th Avenue East
  
  Bradenton, Florida 34208
  
  941-748-5829
  
  www.mixon.com

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