Citrus Delivery or Pickup

Citrus plants are native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia, and it's believed they began on land bordered by India and Myanmar. It's said that Christopher Columbus brought citrus during his second voyage to North America. Today, citrus fruits are grown in subtropical and tropical climates and consumed all across the globe.

Citrus fruits are characterized by their distinctive fruit called the hesperidium, an internal berry with fleshy parts you can divide into segments. These segments range between 10 to 16 and are surrounded by separable skin. Picture slicing an orange or grapefruit right down the middle and seeing the segments. The fruit comes from flowers on a citrus plant, and although a plant could have as many as 60,000 flowers, it might only have 1% of those flowers turn into fruit.

When shopping for citrus, these fruits are harvested during the winter when much of the fresh produce market is dormant. Although several different types of fruit make up citrus, they share the same way to determine ripeness. Select fruit that has a smooth texture and feels heavy. Aroma is also vital, as fresh citrus should emit a pleasant odor.

Citrus fruits are delicious and refreshing, and when you're looking to add more citrus to your diet, consider one of the following types of and the benefits associated with them:

The next time you're looking to add some citrus fruit to your menu, open your Instacart app and add the fruit to your cart. While you're waiting for your order to arrive, an Instacart shopper will start putting your order together. You should have your citrus fruit at your home in as little as 2 hours, so you can get started on that next delicious food or beverage!