The Gator Citrus Club at UF will hold its annual Holiday Citrus Sale on Dec. 4-6. Fresh Florida navel oranges, tangerines (limited availability) and grapefruits will be available for purchase at Fifield Hall (2550 Hull Rd.) in Gainesville.
The event will run from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day and up to five of each variety can be purchased in two to four 5-bushel box sizes, ranging from $30 to $60 each. Pre-orders placed by Dec. 1 using this form will receive a 10% discount, and orders must be picked up by Dec. 5 or they will be sold on a first-come first-serve basis.
Citrus orders are subject to availability due to the devastating effects of Huanglongbing, a bacterial infection also known as HLB or Citrus Greening affecting citrus trees. Since first introduced, the disease has decreased Florida’s orange acreage and yield by up to 42%.
If any pre-ordered citrus is unavailable by pickup, Gator Citrus Club will refund customers the full amount of their purchase.
Proceeds from the citrus sale fund The Gator Citrus Club’s mission to promote agricultural innovation and education for UF students and faculty through scholarships, conference attendance and educational trips. The club recently visited Spain to study advanced agricultural practices and Spanish agriculture.