FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
PARKESDALE SPECIFIC QUESTIONS

Can you tell me what fruits are available throughout the year?

How many oranges and grapefruit are shipped in your citrus trays?
Most packages contain 1,2,3 or 4 special trays for safe shipping. One tray contains appx. 8 grapefruit or 12 oranges.

1 Tray appx. 1/4 bushel 10-14 lbs.
2 Trays appx. 1/2 bushel 20-24 lbs.
3 Trays appx. 3/4 bushel 30-34 lbs.
4 Trays appx. 1 bushel 40-44 lbs.

What are my options for placing an order with your company?
There are a variety of ways you may place your order with us!
CALL US – You can call in your order via our toll free number
888-311-1701
COME SEE US – You can stop into our Farm Market and
select your order in person
ONLINE – You can use our online store to select and
purchase your order from home

How long will my order take to arrive?
We process each order and place it on the truck for shipment within 72 hours of receiving the order. If you place your order before the first week of December, your delivery time is approximately 5 – 7 business days. If you place your order after the first week of December, your delivery time usually spans 8 – 10 days. Please review our Order Calendar to assure you place your order within a safe time frame to guarantee delivery!

What are your business hours in case I have questions concerning placing or receiving an order?
Set in the heart of scenic Plant City, Florida (exit #17 from I-4) Parkesdale Farm Market is open to the public 7 days a week from
9 am – 6 pm. You may reach us via phone at our toll free number 888-311-1701.

Where are you located so that I can come visit your Gift Shop and Farm Market?
Parkesdale Farm Market is located at 3702 W. Baker Street, Plant City, FL 33563. We are conveniently located off I-4 between the exits 17 & 18 (formerly 10 & 11). Please visit our Contact page for additional directions and maps.

Do you offer a guarantee on my order and what does that guarantee cover?
Your complete satisfaction is our main priority at Parkesdale Farms! Every package is hand packed with carefully selected fresh, sun-ripened fruit and delivered direct to your recipient. Our business reputation depends on Service and Quality, which we strive to uphold whether we see you at our Market or have the privilege to send a gift basket for you. Our customer testimonials speak for themselves. It is our unconditional guarantee to make sure our customers are 100% satisfied with everything purchased or shipped. Please contact us immediately if you are not completely delighted with your purchase and we will courteously replace or refund your order.

GENERAL CITRUS QUESTIONS
Find more information at: www.floridajuice.com

Where is citrus grown in Florida?
Much of the citrus is grown in the southern two-thirds of the Florida peninsula, where there is low probability for a freeze. After a series of freezes in the 1980s, citrus growers gradually migrated southward from central and northern regions, although Polk County in the Central part of the state remains the top citrus producing county.

When is Florida citrus in season?
Florida oranges are plentiful from October through June, although the largest quantities are available from December through May. Fresh Florida grapefruit is shipped from September through June, with the height of the harvest occurring in February. Tangerines, tangelos, and temple oranges are available from October to March depending on the variety.

What is the proper way to store fresh Florida citrus?
Florida citrus is not picked until it has reached maturity, nor does it ripen further after picking. Florida citrus always reaches your local supermarket ripe and ready to eat. All Florida citrus should be stored in the crisper of your refrigerator where it will keep at top quality in flavor and nutrition for up to three weeks. Unrefrigerated, Florida citrus will remain fresh for four to five days.

What should I look for when selecting the best Florida citrus?
When selecting Florida citrus at the supermarket, remember the saying "never judge a book by its cover." No matter how it looks on the outside, you can count on Florida citrus being flavorful and juicy on the inside. Even when Florida citrus isn't bright orange on the outside, the fruit on the inside is still deliciously ripe. The color of the peel (ranging from orange or yellow-orange to greenish-yellow) is simply due to Florida's subtropical climate. Small blemishes on the skin, called wind-scars, result from the fruit rubbing against the tree's branches, and do not affect the taste.

How much juice or fruit will a medium-sized Florida orange yield?
Medium oranges are ideal for wedging and juicing. Three or four medium oranges will yield 8 ounces of juice. Two medium oranges will yield one cup of bite-size pieces.

How much juice or fruit will a medium-sized Florida grapefruit yield?
One medium grapefruit will yield 8 ounces of juice and three cups of bite-size pieces.