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Car Rentals In Florida and Sun Harvest Citrus

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If you're looking to squeeze some extra fun into your upcoming car rentals in Florida vacation, look no further than the Sun Harvest Citrus farm in Fort Myers. Florida travelers are in for a real treat at the Sun Harvest Citrus Packinghouse thanks to lip-smacking snacks and thirst quenching refreshments. Nothing beats the Florida heat like a big glass of Sun Harvest Citrus juice, so why bother sipping another soda? Freshly squeezed juices, soft-serve citrus cones and healthy fruit smoothies are always available at the Sun Harvest Citrus Packinghouse so feel free to drop in anytime. There's always a wide selection of fresh fruit available in store as well, not to mention an outstanding array of gift basket arrangements. Sun Harvest Citrus is proud to be one of the largest citrus growers in the Sunshine State, so why wait? Squeeze a trip to the Sun Harvest Citrus Packinghouse into your upcoming car rentals in Florida vacation.

Learn the Tricks of the Trades

It's no secret that the citrus industry is extremely important to Florida. If you would like to learn more about this unique business during your upcoming car rentals in Florida vacation Continental Car Rentals highly recommends participating in one of Sun Harvest Citrus' daily tours. Free tours of the citrus packing facility are offered daily from 11am to 3pm between the months of November and April. During the tour you and your car rental friends will watch as fresh citrus fruits are carefully cleaned, graded and hand-packed into sturdy crates. Once you've completed a tour of the facility remember to stop by the onsite store for exciting deals of hundreds of citrus products. From oranges and grapefruits to honeybells and tangerines, the Sun Harvest Citrus Packinghouse has the best selection of fresh citrus fruits in all of Fort Meyer.

Tips for Keeping your Citrus Sensational

Nothing beats the sensation of biting into a ripe Florida orange. To make the most of your Sun Harvest Citrus purchases simply reference the following tips:

  • How long will citrus fruit last? If stored correctly, citrus fruit can last up to six weeks.
  • What is the proper way to store fruit? For optimum taste, Sun Harvest Citrus recommends storing your fruit in a cool, dry place. Citrus fruit will last longer if stored in the refrigerator. The optimum storage temperature is between 35 and 50 degrees Fahrenheit
  • When is the best time to order...?
    Star Grapefruit: December through March
    Red Grapefruit: November through May
    White Grapefruit: December through February
    Naval Oranges: November through January
  • When is the latest I can order fresh citrus? The growing season at Sun Harvest Citrus finishes around the second week in May.

Get Free Citrus

Sun Harvest Citrus is so proud of their produce they are literally giving it away. If you would like to receive a free bag of citrus during your upcoming car rentals in Florida vacation, simply log onto the companies official website for a printable coupon. Display the coupon during your upcoming visit and prepare to taste some fantastic fruit. (Some conditions apply). Customers of Continental Car Rentals in Florida can also request a free catalogue from the Sun Harvest Citrus website, as well as download recipes and citrus-based crafts. For more information please visit www.sunharvestcitrus.com. Sun Harvest Citrus is located at 14810 Metro Parkway in Fort Myers, Florida. If you would like to place a citrus order please call toll free 1-800-743-1480. The Sun Harvest Packinghouse is open all year round. Hours run from 8am to 7pm daily and 10am to 6pm on Sundays. Sun Harvest Citrus is your one stop shop for gifts, souvenirs and snacks so don't delay. Plan to stop in today.