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Procrastibaker Dec 7, 2009 05:53 AM

Need to send citrus as a gift-- places you recommend?

We are new to FL and I have several friends/relatives who want citrus for Christmas. We are in Tallahassee. Does anyone know a local or online store that sends especially good citrus (wide variety, maybe even organic though that's not necessary).

Thanks!

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    Procrastibaker Dec 8, 2009 07:29 AM

    Thanks so much for the tips everyone! I went with Harvey's b/c they were offering free shipping, though Sun Harvest seemed to have the best prices per pound.

    1. meatn3 Dec 7, 2009 11:32 AM

      Orange Blossom Groves in Clearwater is a wonderful citrus/fruit stand with fresh juices too. I've shopped there since childhood. For some reason their web address is under a different name:

      http://www.holidaycitrus.com/

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        triff Dec 7, 2009 03:48 PM

        Meatn3, that's because they are no longer in business. I worked for them for 10 years(at another place they owned), and they sold the biz several years ago.

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          RibDog Dec 7, 2009 06:28 PM

          Unfortunately, I don't think they are as good as they when they used to Orange Blossom. Now I think it is called Citrus Country. I always have shipped from the US 19 and Nursery location but not going to this year.

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          Miss E Dec 7, 2009 06:52 AM

          I like Hale Groves.
          http://www.halegroves.com/

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            cavandre Dec 7, 2009 06:45 AM

            Harvey's Ruby Red Grapefruits are always top rate.

            http://www.harveysgroves.com/index.cfm

            1. Suzie Dec 7, 2009 06:17 AM

              http://www.sunharvestcitrus.com/
              Not near you but they have a wonder variety of fruits.

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