Community Chat

[Queen of shop]

Maybe I missed it but does the Q still sell Honey Bells? This is usually the time of year for them. My grocery store has been selling Sumo oranges which are kind of like Honey Bells and they are so good. 

Thank you for any information.

[LizzieInSRQ]

I dont think so. Their supplier Cushman's procurement of fruit comes from groves in Florida. A disease called Citrus Greening and people selling their land has caused production of citrus fruit to be the lowest in over a hundred years. 

[Queen of shop]

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@LizzieInSRQ wrote:

I dont think so. Their supplier Cushman's procurement of fruit comes from groves in Florida. A disease called Citrus Greening and people selling their land has caused production of citrus fruit to be the lowest in over a hundred years. 

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@LizzieInSRQ  Thank you and wow that is so sad. So many things are changing and this old dog doesn't like change. LOL 

[LizzieInSRQ]

@Queen of shop i agree, it is sad.

If you see Mineola Tangelos sold anywhere next month, that is the original name for Honeybells. 

Good luck.

[Snowpuppy]

Just checked Harry and David and they are offering Cushman's Honeybells available to ship in January.  

There is also another brand, Western Honeybells that's offered. 

While I've never ordered Honeybells from them, I've ordered from Harry and David several times. Highly recommend.

[sunshine45]

i order mine from pittmananddavis.com.

they have honeybells and golden honeybells and mini honeybells.

i recently ordered their comice pears, ruby red grapefruits, and navel oranges. great produce, great customer service.

look for coupon codes for free shipping OR 10% off.

[dhoni45]

Yes, The Q usually does sell Honeybells, but availability can vary year to year and they tend to be seasonal (typically late winter). Some locations get limited quantities or sell out quickly. If you’re seeing Sumos instead, it may just be what they were able to source this season. It’s worth asking the produce manager or keeping an eye on the weekly ad to see if Honeybells show up. 

[meallen616]

@dhoni45,

[smoochy]

per a news item last week, our Florida citrus industry is rebounding. Plentiful crops expected this season. 

• Florida growers report a comeback, with groves full of oranges and grapefruits after decades of disease and declining production.
• Protective screen technology (CUPS) and resistant citrus varieties are key to revitalizing harvests.
• Legislative support and innovative farming practices are helping ensure long-term industry growth.