From the Grove: The sweetness in citrus is all about the brix!
What is “brix?” If you catch a quick clip of a conversation between Matt, his dad Benny and his brother…
From the Grove: Citrus Farmer Secrets
Before your bottle of orange juice makes its way into your fridge, there’s a dedicated team of growers doing what…
From the Grove: Rainy Days Bring Citrus Rays
As we lounged in the sun, soaking up some much-needed rest and relaxation this summer, our groves were abuzz with…
Growing a Healthier Generation and Cleaner Planet with Uncle Matt’s
Our mission at Uncle Matt’s Organic is to a grow a healthy generation. While we primarily do this through how…
From the Grove: The Soil Talker Machine
As pioneers in organic citrus agriculture, it’s our mission to be ahead of the curve when it comes to new…
From the Grove: All About Irrigation
Irrigation has become a life saver for citrus since its early implementation over a century ago. Over the years, irrigation…
From the Grove: April Showers and Spring Cleaning
We’re ecstatic to report we finally got some rain! Both our groves and our irrigation systems were thankful for this…
Uncle Matt’s Green Tip: The Power of Compost
Orange and banana peels? Apple cores? Potato skins? A bag of spinach you didn’t finish, yet again? Don’t toss them…
Growing a Healthy Generation this Earth Month
Uncle Matt’s plants an organic garden at Pine Ridge Elementary At Uncle Matt’s Organic, growing a healthy generation is at…
From the Grove: Mother Nature’s Weather Woes
Organic citrus farming is not for those who prefer predictability and stability. No growing season year to year is ever…
From the Grove: Clermont’s Changing Citrus Landscape
Walking through Uncle Matt’s Organic headquarters, you’ll find the walls covered in bright, beautiful images of our organic juice being…
From the Grove: What’s Growing Behind-the-Scenes at Uncle Matt’s
Growing citrus is a family affair for the Uncle Matt’s Organic team. Benny McLean, Uncle Matt’s dad and Head of…
10 Organic Crops in Season During the Holidays
‘Tis the season for large family dinners celebrating the bounty of winter fruits and vegetables. As always, choosing organic will…
Citrus Greening: A positive outlook despite Mother Nature’s setbacks
While the Citrus Greening epidemic throughout Florida is ongoing, widespread and currently, no cure has been found, Ben McLean III,…
A picture worth more than a thousand words
The legacy of a citrus family lies in faith and passion. Recently, a new Publix store opened near our office,…