The grove is located along the banks of Resaca del Rancho Viejo just outside of Brownsville, Texas. In case you're wondering, a resaca is an alternate river bed formed by past flood waters of the Rio Grande River. The farm was purchased in the spring of 1989. The Ruby Red grapefruit trees were gorgeous and loaded with fruit. In December of that year, a record-breaking freeze hit the lower Rio Grande Valley hard. The freeze destroyed both the crop and the beautiful Ruby Red trees. In January of 1992, the grove was replanted with Rio Red grapefruit, which is an improved variety of the Ruby Red. The Rio Red was developed here in the Rio Grande Valley. Our business has been steadily growing for the past ten years. Many of our customers are repeat customers. In letters and e-mails that we receive, they cite the freshness and taste of the fruit as well as great service. Often, customers order multiple times for themselves during the same season! If you're looking for a healthy, delicious treat for yourself or as a gift - try a gift from Resaca Grove Farm. We are a proud member of "Go Texan" and "Texas Citrus Mutual." In addition to our Rio Red Grapefruit which we produce at Resaca Grove Farm, we have expanded our line of products. We now offer fresh Navel (easy to peel) oranges grown by another valley farmer who produces oranges that are wonderful. In addition, we have added Texas pecan products, salsas, jellies, and mustards to our store. Now we have items such as fresh pecans, pecan pies, a flavored pecan assortment, a combination box called "Texas Heat" that includes a Jalapeño Jelly, Black Bean & Corn Salsa, and Cilantro Salsa, and yet another combination box called "Flavors of the Rio Grande" that includes a Francisco's BBQ Sauce, Border Jalapeño Mustard, and Raspberry Wasabi Mustard. If that doesn't sound like enough, we also have several different assortments of baskets including grapefruit, dip mixes and cheeseball mixes along with dip chillers and cheese cutting boards. For more information about our store or product prices, please visit www.lonestargrapefruit.com.
