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 (25 lbs)
The Grande Box (25 lbs)
The Grande Box (25 lbs)
Mix of Navel Oranges and Golden Grapefruit
Navel Oranges

The Grande Box (25 lbs)

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Get to experience the natural color and taste of fresh-harvested Grapefruit and/or Oranges from South Texas.

This is our largest box of our best citrus fruit for our biggest citrus loversFruit early in their season will have a peel that ranges from medium/light green to orange/yellow/red. The Craft Citrus Club varieties change with the season!

Fruit that is available now in your box: Rio Red Grapefruit & Navel 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

Navel Oranges: Large fruit, medium to light green peel, light orange flesh, sweet, with few to no seeds.

  • an early-season variety orange that is the finest to eat fresh
  • almost seedless, can juice if consumed immediately 
  • name comes from the dimple on the bottom, when cut you can see a baby orange growing inside
  • Cut it vertically into segments and enjoy

Season: ~ November - December

What is upcoming in the Craft Citrus Club:

  • Sweet Oranges  - Christmas 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.

Storage: Keep fruit at room temperature for 1 week or refrigerated for up to three weeks. Juice and freeze the juice for up to 6 months.

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Brazilian Sour Orange Box (15 lbs)
Brazilian Sour Orange Box (15 lbs)
Brazilian Sour Orange Box (15 lbs)

Brazilian Sour Orange Box (15 lbs)

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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.

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 (15 lbs)
The Rio Box (15 lbs)
Golden Grapefruit
The Rio Box (15 lbs)

The Rio Box (15 lbs)

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A curated box of our fresh-harvested citrus from South Texas from our own or our small-grove partners who share our commitment to quality.

This is our smaller box of citrus fruit with the widest variety, including lemons and limes when available! Fruit early in their season will have a peel that ranges from medium/light green to orange/yellow/red. The Craft Citrus Club varieties change with the season.

Fruit that is available now in your box: Rio Red Grapefruit (~6) Navel Oranges (6-12) & Meyer/Eureka Lemons & Persian Limes (limited quantity - added as available)

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

Navel Oranges:

  • a large early-season variety orange that is the finest to eat fresh
  • medium to light green peel, light orange flesh, sweet
  • almost seedless, can juice if consumed immediately 
  • name comes from the dimple on the bottom, when cut you can see a baby orange growing inside
  • Cut it vertically into segments and enjoy

Season: November-December

Meyer Lemon

  • smaller, rounder lemon that is a combination of a mandarin and a true lemon
  • thin rind with seeds, less sour, with notes of sweetness
  • can be eaten whole, like an orange
  • called a 'Valley Lemon' in the Rio Grande Valley, popular to add with beer

Season: Oct-Dec but limited quantity

Eureka Lemon

  • classic large lemon with an oblong shape and a yellow rind
  • very sour and a nodule at the bottom
  • thick rind with few seeds

Season: -  Nov-Jan but limited quantity

What is upcoming in the Craft Citrus Club:

  • Sweet Oranges  - Thanksgiving through Easter

  • Red Grapefruit - Thanksgiving through May 

  • Persian Limes - summer & winter (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.

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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The Rio Box: for the ones that don't want to juice too much, but really want maximum mix of avaialable fruit

The Grande box: If you're a fan of juicing, it's easy to tear through a large amount of fruit. Our sweet oranges and grapefruit make the perfect drink combination. Anyone trying to improve their health with juice is the ideal candidate for a 30-lb box of oranges & grapefruit.

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