Seley
Ranches is a family owned citrus orchard located in Southern
California’s Anza-Borrego Valley. Founded in 1957, by the late Hal
Seley, the family is now entering its fourth generation of growers, and
a half-century of family farming. Over the years, Seley
Ranches has developed a reputation for quality citrus and a loyal
customer following; ranging from the annual patrons of our produce “stand” to the selective markets of Japan, Europe and Australia.
Located just outside the largest state park in the nation, the
Anza-Borrego Valley provides some of the nation’s most impressive
natural desert terrain, as well as the ideal growing conditions for
citrus. The surrounding mountain ranges, with peaks of over 6,200 feet
(6,000 feet above the desert floor), create an ideal microclimate; sun
and warm temperatures, and protection from weather and pests.
Additionally, these ranges capture moisture from Pacific storms,
supporting over fifteen year-round springs that feed the desert aquifer
below. This combination of microclimate, deep, well-drawn water and
sandy desert soil provide the perfect conditions for a healthy desert
citrus orchard.
Best known for its “Seley Reds” brand; a Marsh Ruby Red Grapefruit, the
orchard now produces a wide variety of Grapefruit (Marsh Ruby and Rio
Red), Tangerines (Fairchild, Daisy and Minneola), as well as Lemons
(Lisbon) and Desert Valencia Oranges. Each of these varieties is
selected to provide the best balance of quality fruit and their ability
to flourish in the desert environment and organic farming practices.
Seley Ranches is continually mindful and committed to producing organic
citrus of the best quality while maintaining an utmost respect for the
environment. Seley Ranches produces its organic citrus with organic
fertilizers, integrated pest management and the latest in water
conservation practices.
Grapefruit will begin shipping on or about December 15th 2011. The Grapefruit crop yield is about 15-20 percent less than last year, although the size is larger and the flavor is above standards. the lemon crop is down 70 percent over last year because of the double freezes of last Winter.
The price of the fruit has not increases this year over last, but the cost of shipping has. the UPS rate is passed through to the Customer with no markup by Seley Ranches.
We trust you will enjoy the Seley Ranches products every bit as much as in years past. Thank you for your patronage.
Seley's Grapefruit Season is Officially Over on February 27, 2012.
It's been an unusually short season, but a good one for grapefruit quality. We continue to experience the effects of killing frosts that have affected the quantity of our harvest.
Consequently, we have run out of grapefruit. Our new crop set looks especially promising so we anticipate a better than usual harvest next season. We appreciate your business and continuing patronage and look forward to providing you with our usual highest-quality and best-in-the-market-place grapefruit next season.
