Frequently Asked Questions

When can I order Florida citrus?

• Florida Oranges and Grapefruit are in season from November through March. The 2025 shipping this season begins the 2nd week of November.

How long will my order take?

• Your fruit is picked and packed to order.  Estimated delivery times can vary from 5-15 days from the time an order is placed to the point of delivery (for example, since we ship from Florida, western states will have longer delivery times than eastern states).
• For each item you order, you will be asked for the "Requested Arrival Week" during checkout which will help us know when to ship each item to get it there on time.

How long will my fruit last?

• When kept in the crisper or vegetable drawers of your refrigerator, your citrus should stay fresh for two to four weeks.
• Make sure to keep away from heat sources and store in cool dry places if possible.

My fruit is GREEN...should I send it back or wait for it to ripen?

• Actually, you should go ahead and eat them! Green fruit can be the ripest, most tasteful fruit (especially green Valencias)! Very warm nights can keep fully ripe oranges green, even when they are ripe inside.
• As the weather warms, the excessive amounts of natural chlorophyll in the trees are brought out in the skin of the orange, first around the stem and then down the shoulder of the fruit. This "re-greening" gives the Valencia a green “unripe” appearance...but in reality the inside of the fruit is ripe and juicy.

How long will it take my fruit to arrive?

• Estimated shipping times can vary from 5-15 days from the time an order is placed to the point of delivery. Order processing is usually completed within 48 hours. It is then shipped and delivered to the final "Ship-to" address by UPS, our partner carrier.

What kind of fruit do I get when I order something that just says "Oranges"?

• Due to availability of Florida citrus throughout the season, we ship the ripest, most in-season fruit available at the time of shipment. We must reserve the right to substitute products for equal or greater value. All prices are based on availability.

What is "Make It Deluxe"?

• When you order a "Deluxe" item, we will add a box of Coconut Patties and two jars of Citrus Jelly/Marmalade to your order. Adds an extra special treat to an already thoughtful gift.

How Much Fruit Should I Order?

How much is in a "fruit tray"?

Because the size of the individual citrus pieces vary from season to season, boxes are packed to capacity and measured by weight. For example, Tangerines are typically smaller than Navels. So an order for 1 Tray of fruit, would include more Tangerines than Navels in that shipment.

The below chart indicates approximate number of fruit that will arrive in your order this season. Number of fruit is dependent on the variety and the size of those fruit.