Al's Rare HONEYBELLS
What's a Honeybell? A unique, very rare, hybrid-orange cross with a taste that's out of this world, best describes our fabulous Honeybells (also known as Minneola Tangelos). They're so rare, in fact, that less than one person in 5,000 has ever been lucky enough to taste this delicious fruit.
Read "The legend of the Honeybell."
Reserve your box now… As the Honeybell crops ripen up, first orders in are the first orders out!
WHEN WILL THEY ARRIVE?? PLEASE BE PATIENT, they're worth the wait! Weather is the biggest factor... Honeybell trees bloom throughout the Spring, so bloom timing determines ripeness. We don't clip them until they're ripe. We begin harvesting a very limited amount of early blooming Florida Honeybells in January. February is when the majority of Honeybells are fully ripened.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
HONEYBELL HARVEST DATES VARY MORE WIDELY THAN ANY OTHER VARIETY (Mid January - Late March), THEREFORE WE DO NOT PROMISE ARRIVAL DATES.
You can trust Al’s to wait until fruit is fully
ripened and tastes great before we pick, pack and ship it.
WE TYPICALLY START HARVESTING IN FLORIDA, THEN MOVE THROUGH THE SUNBELT OF THE WESTERN UNITED STATES.
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Honeybells for the Holidays
Since Honeybells are only available for a few months between January - March, how could they have become our most asked for holiday orange? It's simple- We've made Honeybells for the Holidays, Two Memorable GIFTS IN ONE!
First, you'll astonish them with your thoughtfulness before Christmas, when a honeybell gift card arrives, naming you as the generous sender of a precious gift to come (Honeybell ripening schedules vary more than any other variety so please be patient!).
See "Honeybell Gift Card."
Then in January or February, (depends on weather and bloom timing), after the other gifts are all but forgotten, your glorious gift of Honeybells arrives making you the center of attention!
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All Honeybells
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Honeybells & Ruby Red Grapefruit Mixed
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 Now you can choose an optional "Add-On" to compliment your Citrus Gift upon Checkout...
Add-on #1 "The Classic" The deluxe for over 30 years- We'll add a 1/2 lb. of chocolate dipped coconut patties, a 8 oz. jar of orange marmalade, and a 8 oz. jar of fresh fruit preserves. (Shown)
Add-on #2 "Sharon's Homemade Fudge" We'll add a 1/2lb box of Sharon's Homemade Chocolate Fudge
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We'll add a 1/2lb of "Sharon's Homemade Chocolate Pecan Fudge"
Add-on #3 "Orange Blossom Honey" We'll add a Full 1lb. jar of Orange Blossom Honey.
Add-on #4 "Citrus Hand Cream" We'll add a Large 4 oz jar of our Luxurious Al's Citrus Hand Cream.
For only $11.95 more It's the perfect addition to an already wonderful gift of fresh Indian River fruit.
Note: As shown in picture, "Add-on" may replace 1 to 3 pieces of fruit in your tray.
Exceptions:
- Add-Ons are not allowed to AZ, CA, LA, TX, AK or Canada due to USDA restrictions.
- Add-Ons are not available on the 1/5 bushel due to package dimensions.
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What exactly is a Honeybell? A specially developed hybrid orange, with a distinctive balance of citric acid and fructose that I guarantee to be incredibly juicier than any orange variety you've ever tasted.
Why is a Honeybell so rare? There's only a handful of special groves in Florida and The Western U.S. that can grow a honeybell. Once it ripens we can't pick it! Instead, we must carefully clip it off the tree by hand to prevent damaging the delicate bell of the fruit. Finally, we meticulously polish and nestle each one into a protective tray to ensure safe arrival for you.
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When they arrive, get ready for a treat... Tear open the box and quickly place a few Honeybells in the fridge to chill if you've got the patience (if not, we understand). Better have a towel ready, too). Honeybells are a snap to peel and eat, so take a really big bite and say, "Ahhh...," the pleasure is indescribable!
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| Early Order Reward- A "Survival Kit" is included free in each box of FLORIDA Honeybells ordered on or before Nov 30. It features a Honeybell Bib and light-hearted instruction booklet. |  |
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