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IMG Citrus offers all Fresh Florida Citrus Varieties Marsh Grapefruit: Marsh grapefruit represent 90 % of Florida production. Marsh varieties are characterized by their excellent flavor that has given Florida grapefruit its worldwide recognition of premium taste. Its low bitterness, a harmonious balance of sugar and acid, and a high concentration of flavor in each juice sac characterize this seedless variety. Marsh grapefruit can be held on the tree a long time without excessive fruit drop. Typically, Marsh grapefruit bloom in late February, mature in September or October and can be harvested until the following June.
	White Marsh The fruit is a traditional white grapefruit from Florida. Flesh and rind color are yellowish-white and the seeds range from six down to zero. White grapefruit represent approximately 40 % of the total Florida grapefruit production.
	Pink Marsh Derived from the 'White Marsh' cultivar, this fruit has a light pink flesh. It has the same external appearance as the 'White Marsh' for no pink shows on the rind. Production volumes are now very limited in Florida.
	Red Marsh (Ruby Red) This is the prevailing colored variety in Florida. Colored grapefruit represent approximately 60 % of the total grapefruit production in Florida. Ruby Red has deep ruby red flesh that fades to pink with maturity and is a variation of Marsh fruit. The fruit has a yellow rind and distinguishes itself from other Marsh varieties by a red blush that covers parts of the rind.
	Star Ruby Contrary to other Florida super red varieties, Star Ruby is a hybrid and tends to be more fragile and more difficult to grow. A dark pink blush in the peel and an intense deep red flesh characterizes the fruit. Fruit size is smaller than Ray Ruby and Rio Red. The peel has a smoother texture than other grapefruit varieties. Juice sacs have a crisp texture not found in other grapefruit varieties. Trees are less cold hardy and are more susceptible to footrot. Production of Star Ruby is often disappointing due to low yields. Taste is not as desirable as other grapefruit varieties (lower brix). Conservation problems often occur in late shipments and rainy seasons
	Flame Flames were selected from Ruby Red for color characteristics. The fruit peel has a darker pink blush than the Ruby Red but less than that of the Star Ruby. The intensity of the blush is about the same as that of the Ray Ruby and the Rio Red. The flesh color is significantly darker than that of the Ruby Red, slightly darker than Ray Ruby, and slightly lighter than Rio Red. Trees show some sensitivity to herbicides but less so than Star Ruby. Flame grapefruit tend to be smaller than other grapefruit varieties. Flames tend to grow mainly inside of the tree canopy, and are often clean of wind scars, a great advantage for markets.
	Rio The fruit peel has a darker pink blush than Redblush, less than that of Star Ruby and about the same as that of Ray Ruby and Flame. The flesh color is significantly darker than that of Redblush, slightly darker than Ray Ruby, about the same as Flame, but not as dark as Star Ruby. Some reports indicate that Flesh color is not always uniform across segments, being similar to that of Ray Ruby. This has been more noticeable in young trees. Trees are less sensitive to herbicides than Star Ruby and Flame.
	Ray The fruit peel has a darker pink blush than Redblush (Ruby) but less than that of Star Ruby fruit, and about the same as that of Flame and Rio Red. The flesh color is darker than that of Redblush and slightly lighter than that of Flame, especially late in the season. Segments have darker color near edges than in the center. Taste and juice content are similar to that of other varieties except Star Ruby. The peel is thicker than that of most grapefruit varieties.
Tangerines:
	Fallglo The fruit peel is a light yellow-orange and the flesh is light orange. Fallglo flesh is mild, sweet and juicy. Availability is from September through October.
	Sunburst The fruit peel is bright orange and easy to peel. Flesh is easy to section, and tastes sweet and rich. Availability is from November through December.
	Honey They fruit peel is smooth yellow-orange and the flesh is light orange. Honey tangerines are named for their honey sweet flesh, both delicious and aromatic. Availability is from January to April.
Oranges:
	Navel The fruit peel is a pebbly yellow-orange peel and the flesh is yellow-orange. Navels section easily and are excellent for eating out of hand. Availability is from mid-October through December.
	Hamlin The peel is thin with a deep yellow-orange color. Hamlins are seedless and have an excellent golden juice. Availability is from October through November.
	Pineapple The peel is yellow-orange and somewhat pebbly. The flesh is sweet and excellent for juicing. Availability is from November through January.
	Valencia The peel is light yellow-orange. The golden flesh and juice are aromatic and sweet, making this Florida's premier juice orange. Availability is from late February through May.