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Bookmark or Share- About Florida Oranges | Florida CitrusFlorida Oranges are not only delicious, but they also deliver a powerful combination of vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients that have associated health benefits. From helping to support your immune system to brain health, Florida Oranges are an excellent choice for overall health support.
- Facts About Florida Oranges & Citrus | VISIT FLORIDACitrus is an integral part of Florida’s identity, intertwined with its history, part of its landscape, and still leaving its intoxicating mark today. In the Sunshine State, the orange is the official state fruit, orange juice is the state beverage, and the orange blossom is the state flower.
- History of the Florida Citrus Industry | Florida CitrusWhat is the history of Citrus? Early Spanish explorers (most likely Ponce de Leon) planted the first orange trees near St. Augustine, Florida in the 1500s. Commercial production began nearly 300 years later – after the Civil War – when the development of the railroad allowed citrus growers to ship their products across the country.
- Citrus Research and Education Center (CREC) - University of Florida ...UF/IFAS CREC assists the citrus industry and homeowners through research, teaching, and Extension programs focused on citrus cultivation and propagation.
- About | Florida CitrusWith its subtropical temperatures, abundant sunshine, distinctive sandy soil and ample rainfall, Florida offers all critical components to produce a bountiful, high-quality crop. Handpicked at the peak of ripeness, Florida Citrus is sought after worldwide due to its juiciness and sweet taste.
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