Your Trusted Supplier of Superior Citrus Fruits Grown in Waikerie
G.M. Arnold & Son supplies citrus varieties to Australian chefs, specialist restaurants, local providores and citrus enthusiasts around the country. We believe in always striving to make sure the final product is everything you’ve hoped for and in some cases, something completely new! Experience unsurpassed flavour and quality with every bite of our delicious Buddha’s hands, pomegranates, pomelos, lemons, limes, and other types of citrus. The flavours of the fruits are above many other growing areas, and we know you’ll notice the difference as soon as you taste them.
What Are Citrus Fruits?
Citrus is a genus of flowering trees and shrubs in the rue family, Rutaceae, and include important crops like oranges, lemons, grapefruit, mandarins and limes. These citrus fruits are rich in vitamin C, various fruit acids, and fruit sugar. The rind, which contains numerous oil glands, and the fragrant blossoms of some species are also a source of essential oils used for perfumes and similar products. At G.M. Arnold & Son, we’re dedicated to this wonderful and highly enjoyable genus of fruits and we’re proud to be an ambassador of their benefits.
Growers of the Popular ‘Arnold Blood’ Oranges
The ‘Arnold Blood’ blood orange is one of the most popular varieties of citrus fruit in the Mediterranean region, with more than 1000 tonnes grown in Sicily alone. The Arnold family is responsible for bringing back this spectacular fruit for the Australian industry. The peel can appear striated with red vein-like markings and the unique flavour can be slightly tart early in the season (July) as the fruit reaches maturity. Around mid-August the fruit has a sweeter raspberry flavour. There are other varieties of the blood orange that have a light red tinge, however, they are not the true Arnold Blood.