Winter is citrus season, and the South Texas soil is perfect for growing tart, juicy fruits. Some of the best in the state can be found at Granny Claire’s Citrus, a little-known orchard nestled way down in the Rio Grande Valley.

You’ll find Granny Claire’s Citrus nestled along a narrow strip of land in the lower Rio Grande Valley. With abundant sunshine and a cool Gulf Breeze, this area produces some of the best grapefruit in the world.

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Only the finest Texas Rio Star grapefruit flourishes on acres of lush greenery. Picked fresh daily, the fruits haven’t lost an ounce of vitality by the time you get snacking.

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Visit the store and pick up a container of grapefruit that has already been peeled. You don’t have to do any of the hard work—just add a little sugar on top and dig in!

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For a “mixed bag” of sorts, trays with half grapefruit and half orange are also available. Choose from two types of oranges: Marrs and Navel. Marrs oranges, which contain no seeds, are relatively unknown outside of Texas.

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The orchard offers fresh-squeezed grapefruit and orange juice, as well. It’s the perfect way to start your morning off on the right foot!

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Trays range from $11-$45 depending on size and type of fruit. Juices cost much less and are available by the half-gallon or cup.

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Address: 14748 Hoss Lane, Harlingen, TX 78552. Hours are 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, and 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday (closed Sunday.)

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Visit the orchard’s website or Facebook page to learn more.

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Have you ever been to Granny Claire’s Citrus? If so, what did you think of the fruit? Let us know in the comments section, and check out our previous article for an epic outdoor adventure to take while you’re in the area.

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Address: 14748 Hoss Ln, Harlingen, TX 78552, USA