As noted .... different citrus ripen at different times. I had a white grapefruit that was not ripe until late spring. IMO .... most citrus benefit greatly from a bit of cool weather (as in 40's to upper 30's) the trees naturally try to save the babies and it sweetens them up!!
Also, citrus from sour root stock makes the best marmalade.
At one time I had 13 different citrus trees in my yard (Orlando area) .... the freezes of 83 & 85 killed all but 3 of them. Those freezes were also largely responsible for driving the citrus industry in the state south of I-4. At one time the area around TV was the heart and soul of the Fla citrus industry. Especially Lake & Citrus Co's.
By that time (mid to late 80's) most groves were owned / operated by 2nd even 3rd generation owners. They did not have the "feel" for the land and industry that daddy / granddaddy did. Sooooooo, when faced with big $$$$$$ to replant and then wait 7+ years for a decent harvest or take big $$$$$$ from developers to sell the land .... if was easy math for most of them.
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