Florida Rubies Agricultural Investment Property
Florida Rubies Agricultural Investment Property is a 17 acre Ruby Red grapefruit grove located in Bartow, Florida and developed with Citrus Under Protective Screen (CUPS) technology. The property offers a turnkey cash-flowing agricultural investment opportunity supported by modern infrastructure and established, cooperative-based operations.
The grove was planted with approximately 4,476 Ruby Red grapefruit trees in 2020 and operates within a proven CUPS framework that has now seen consistent success across nearly 1,000 acres. Fruit from the property is marketed through the Dundee Citrus Growers Association (DCGA), providing access to a long-standing citrus marketing platform and experienced operational oversight. DCGA was founded in 1924 and is one of Floridas longest-standing citrus cooperatives with more than 100 years of experience in citrus packing and marketing.
In 2024, ownersh...
In 2024, ownership completed a full replacement of the CUPS screen, representing a significant capital investment and materially reducing near-term infrastructure risk for a new owner. The CUPS system is configured in a modular POD design, allowing for efficient grove management and operational flexibility.
The property has demonstrated strong operational performance and cash-flow characteristics relative to its stage of maturity, with continued upside anticipated as the grove progresses toward max production. The asset maintains agricultural (Greenbelt) classification and includes depreciable agricultural improvements that may offer potential tax efficiency benefits, subject to buyer CPA review. Production, operating, and financial information is available to qualified buyers upon execution of a confidentiality agreement.
Highlights
Turnkey, cash-flowing Ruby Red grapefruit CUPS investment in Bartow, Florida
13.85 planted citrus acres with 4,476 Ruby Red grapefruit trees (planted 2020)
Full CUPS screen replacement completed in 2024, significantly reducing near-term capital risk
Professionally operated through Dundee Citrus Growers Association (est. 1924)
Agricultural (Greenbelt) classification and depreciable improvements (Upon CPA review)
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From Bartow FL, travel 4.7 miles due east along State Road 60, Turn right (south) onto 80 foot road (CR 655A), In 2 miles the property will be on your right (west side of the road.)