Harvest of the Month
February
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Grapefruit
Let's learn all about The Grapefruit
- Color: Grapefruits come in a vibrant shade of pink or ruby red, making them look like delicious sunsets in the fruit world. The color not only adds a burst of fun to your plate but also hints at the sweet and tangy flavor waiting inside!
- Shape: Grapefruits are like big, round suns with a bumpy surface that makes them look like tiny planets in the fruit universe. Their shape is like a cheerful ball that's bursting with juicy goodness!
- Flavor: Grapefruit has a zesty and tangy flavor that's like a burst of sunshine in your mouth! It's a unique mix of sweet and slightly sour, making it a refreshing and exciting taste experience for adventurous young taste buds.
- Ripening: Grapefruits, like magical fruits, take their time ripening on the tree under the warm sun. As they soak up the sunshine, they transform into sweet and juicy treasures, ready to delight your taste buds with their burst of citrus goodness!
- Harvest: Grapefruits are like nature's sweet and tangy surprises that come to us in the wintertime! Imagine them as winter's juicy gems, bursting with sunshine flavors to add a zing to your taste buds.
Fun Fact: Did you know that grapefruits are like a citrus rainbow? From ruby red to golden yellow, these colorful fruits are not only delicious but also packed with juicy goodness to brighten up your day! Plus, they're the superheroes of Vitamin C, keeping you strong and healthy!
Featured Grapefruit Grower:
Bee Sweet Citrus in Fowler, CA
Let's Learn about Bee Sweet Citrus
Meet Bee Sweet Citrus, the buzzing heroes of deliciousness! 🐝🍊 Nestled in sunny California, Bee Sweet Citrus is like a fruity wonderland where oranges, lemons, and grapefruits grow with lots of sunshine and love. These fruit champions work hard to bring you the juiciest, tastiest treats straight from the orchards. From sweet oranges that burst with sunshine to zesty lemons that add a tangy twist to your day, Bee Sweet Citrus is on a mission to make snack time super exciting and oh-so-yummy! So, get ready for a fruity adventure with Bee Sweet Citrus – where every bite is a taste of pure sunshine! ☀️🍋
Bee Sweet Citrus is located in Fowler, CA in Fresno County, in the central part of California.
Bee Sweet Citrus offers a variety of produce
Officially beginning on the winter solstice (December 21), the bright shades of orange, red, pink, yellow, and green of citrus add brightness and light to the darkness of this time of year. Nature gives us what we need when we need it citrus assortment most–eating winter citrus naturally boosts your mood with folate, your immune system with vitamin C, improves digestion with fiber, and satisfies sugar cravings. It is good for your heart, cardiovascular system, skin, and joints. While winter officially ends on the spring equinox on March 20, many types of winter citrus remain available into spring.
Lemons add bright acidity to cooking, vegetables, and salad dressings. Squeeze half a lemon into a glass of warm water in the morning to help alkalize your system and clear toxins from your liver. Meyer lemons are a sweeter, less acidic, variety that’s perfect for baking and squeezed fresh into water. Variegated Pink Lemons are a pink-fleshed Eureka lemon variety with flashy green and yellow stripes.
Pink and red grapefruit contain the beneficial antioxidant lycopene. Even the extract from its seeds is a powerful antiseptic. However, be aware that grapefruit contains a compound that can interfere with the absorption of some statin-based medications. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you use any drugs with statins. Drop us a note if you cannot eat grapefruit and want it held from your winter orders.
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