Fresh-Harvested

CITRUS FRUIT FROM SOUTH TEXAS

The unique combination of sandy loam soil and a high heat index creates some of the best citrus fruit in the world. And we ship it to you.

The Grande Box
The Grande Box
The Grande Box
The Grande Box
The Grande Box
The Grande Box

The Grande Box

Regular price$39.95
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Get to experience the natural color and taste of fresh-harvested Grapefruit & Oranges from South Texas.

This is our largest box of our best citrus fruit for our biggest citrus lovers

Fruit available now: Rio Red Grapefruit & Pineapple Oranges.

Rio Red Grapefruit: Large fruit, light green to red peel, very juicy red/pink colored flesh, sweet and tangy, with few to no seeds.

  • a combination of tart, tangy, and sweet with lots of juice and a red/pink flesh
  • almost seedless, can juice, eat with a grapefruit serrated spoon, or segment 
  • because of the high heat index, it is undisputed that South Texas produces the finest grapefruit in the world!

Season: ~ Thanksgiving - Easter

Pineapple Orange: medium-sized fruit, orange peel, very juicy orange colored flesh, mild tanginess with moderate sweetness, with plenty of seeds seeds.

  • the combination of tangy and sweet flavors creates one of the finest orange juice experiences - the Rolls Royce of juice!
  • orange enthusiasts can devour the fruit in its entirety

Season: ~ January - February

What is upcoming for the Grande Box:

  • Valencia Sweet Oranges  - Mid-February through Easter

Cultural Practices: Non-GMO. The fruit is tree harvested. This means it is not gassed in our packing facility, so it retains its natural color, and we do not have to treat the fruit with fungicide because of this. Despite the color of the rind, the fruit is ready to consume when you receive it.

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The Brazilian Sour Orange Box
The Brazilian Sour Orange Box
The Brazilian Sour Orange Box

The Brazilian Sour Orange Box

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15-lbs of whole, fresh sour oranges straight from the Rio Grande Valley of Texas.

This fruit has a special combination of flavors that are deeply aromatic and powerful. Lots of acidic juice penetrates your food and distributes flavor and softens meat. A coveted fruit in South Texas to marinate beef barbecue like carne asada. 

This fresh-harvested Brazilian sour orange that is the special delight for chefs especially for ceviche and meat marinade.

Brazilian Sour Orange: medium sized fruit, medium-to-dark green rind that is not easily peeled, very juicy orange colored flesh, very sour and tangy, seedy.

  • extremely juice and aromatic (see video)
  • a unique flavor profile that is like a lemon, and lime combined with a hint of orange
  • great flavor and growth because of the high heat index in Texas
  • fruit is often scarred because of growing practices and wind and branch 

Season: ~ Thanksgiving - Feb (usually limited per supply)

Cultural Practices: Non-GMO. The fruit is tree harvested. This means it is not gassed in our packing facility, so it retains its natural color, and we do not have to treat the fruit with fungicide because of this. Despite the color of the rind, the fruit is ready to consume when you receive it.

Storage: Keep fruit at room temperature for one week or refrigerated for up to three weeks. Juice and freeze for up to six months.

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Grove-to-Table Experience

A seasonal mix: a curated mix of sweet and tangy varieties that changes with the seasons.

Tree-ripened: an authentic straight-off-the-tree experience.

Top-notch citrus: we test every batch of fruit. Guranteed quality, or we make it right.

The Rio Box

Regular price$29.95
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This is our smaller box of citrus fruit with the widest variety, including lemons and limes when available!

Fruit that is available now in your box: Rio Red Grapefruit (~6-8) Valencia Oranges (~20-22).

Rio Red Grapefruit: Large fruit, light green to red peel, very juicy red/pink colored flesh, sweet and tangy, with few to no seeds.

  • a combination of tart, tangy, and sweet with lots of juice and a red/pink flesh
  • almost seedless, can juice, eat with a grapefruit serrated spoon, or segment 
  • because of the high heat index, it is undisputed that South Texas produces the finest grapefruit in the world!

Season: ~ Thanksgiving - Easter

Valencia Orange: medium-sized fruit, orange peel, very juicy orange colored flesh, mild tanginess with moderate sweetness, moderate seeds.

  • The classic orange used for orange juice. Sweet, juicy, some tang.

  • Orange enthusiasts can devour the fruit in its entirety.

Season: ~ February - April

 

What is upcoming in the Craft Citrus Club:

  • Persian Limes - summer (LOW QUANTITY)

Cultural Practices: Non-GMO. The fruit is tree harvested. This means it is not gassed in our packing facility, so it retains its natural color, and we do not have to treat the fruit with fungicide because of this. Despite the color of the rind, the fruit is ready to consume when you receive it.

Variety
Size

How to Choose:

Choose your fresh-harvested citrus fruit as a one-time box or save with a subscription.

The Rio Box: a 15-lb citrus mix

The Grande box: a 25-lb box of oranges & grapefruit. Perfect for juicing large quantities.

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