Citrus & the Grove
Citrus varieties, seasons and growing know-how from a Redlands citrus family that has grown and packed citrus since 1851.
Cara Cara oranges, the pink-fleshed navel explained
The Cara Cara is a Washington navel mutation with lycopene-pink flesh. Where it came from, how it compares with a navel and a blood orange,...
Navel oranges, California's winter orange
What the navel actually is, why every navel tree is grafted, how the variety got from Bahia to a Riverside backyard in 1873, and how...
When oranges are in season in California, month by month
Navels carry California from November into June and Valencias take over from March through September. Here is which orange is ripe in each month, with...
Why Citrus Is More Than Vitamin C: What the Science Says About the Whole Fruit
Citrus is famous for vitamin C, but the fruit also contains fiber, pectin, flavanones, carotenoids, and other plant compounds—many concentrated in the peel and white...
Specialty Citrus in California: Beyond the Navel Orange
An overview of specialty citrus varieties grown in California, including finger limes, tangelos, and heritage lemons, and their role in modern agriculture and culinary use.
The Secret to Perfect Citrus Picking: Speed, Safety, and Freshness
Picking citrus should be easy, fun, and damage-free—for both your fruit and your tree! Learn why using the right tool is essential for harvesting like...
What you should know about the Oriental fruit fly, advice from a local citrus farmer
In a conversation with Community Forward Redlands, Beall shared his concerns over the spread of the Oriental fruit fly in Redlands. On Instagram, he shared five...
Citrus Tree Care 101: 5 Essential Tips for Home Gardeners
Five generations of Redlands citrus farming distilled into 5 essential tips for home gardeners. Learn how to grow healthy, productive citrus trees in California's climate.