Atlas Obscura - Latest • Jan. 23, 2026, 9:22 p.m.

In 1940, Robert Edsall, Sr. planted citrus trees in Florida’s Indian River growing region, using the area’s rich soil and sunshine to grow fruit with a uniquely sweet, complex flavor.

His commitment to citrus farming continues today at Sun Harvest Citrus. The farm does not import or mass-produce to fill its groves, and its team of farmers perform taste tests throughout the growing season.

The Sun Harvest Citrus retail store opened in Fort Myers in 1990 as a way to bring the farm experience to residents and visitors alike. The store is a bustling homage to all kinds of citrus, with fresh-squeezed orange juice, marmalades and jams, and even citrus-flavored coffee.

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