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[faeriemoon]

... and generally they are pretty good.  However, this year they are about a third of their regular size (they are smaller than a tennis ball).  What's up with that?  Going to try one after supper, but don't have high hopes for them.  They just arrived today.  I'm guessing this is Honeybell season?

[wildlifewitch]

@faeriemoon It could be the hurricanes. They hurt the crops big time.

[sissel]

or freezing temps too hurt the citrus crops. 

[StylishLady]

Our lemon tree fell prey to bad spring weather. Excess rain ruined the normally large crop of big lemons. Hope next year is better.

[house_cat]

I'm very interested in your review @StylishLady

I was considering sending them to my inlaws.  

I'd hate to be embarrassed.

[lovinglife]

Perhaps they are Sugarbelles, a cross of Honeybells and clementines.

[ID2]

My parents used to have a condo in Vero Beach, FL. There was a local orchard nearby that I'd always get my honeybells from. They were always so delicious. It was just a mom and pop place. But the last few times I ordered from them their quality had really gone down. I now don't order honeybells anymore. I sure miss those January delicacies! 

[faeriemoon]

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@lovinglife wrote:

Perhaps they are Sugarbelles, a cross of Honeybells and clementines.

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Just went and checked the box; they are Honeybells.  Thanks for the info though; I haven't heard of Sugarbelles.

[BeccaLou]

Has anyone thought about Honeybell being half grapefruit? As grapefruit are something that is bad to eat if you are on a colesterol pill.Are they safe to eat if you take a colesterol pill ?