How to grow Grapefruit?
- Latin Family: Rutaceae
- Latin Genus: C. × paradisi
- Ease of Growing: Moderate
- Growing Type: Perennial
Grapefruit is a citrus fruit with a flavor that can range from bittersweet to sour. The grapefruit first appeared in the 18th century, as a result of crossing a pomelo and an orange. People called it “grapefruit” because it grows in clusters, similar to grapes.The nutrients grapefruit contains may help promote healthy skin and protect against various conditions. They may also play a role in weight maintenance.
Grapefruit History
Soil Preference
How to care for Grapefruit?
Water
Fertilizer
Seeds
Seed Viability:
Light
Sun: min. 6 hours daily
Conditions:Warm
Season:
Problems
Grapefruit Types
- Simple
- Hybrid
Grapefruit is a subtropical citrus fruit that's a cross between an orange and a pomelo, and originated in the 18th century. It's known for its large size, thick peel, and sour to semi-sweet taste with bitter notes. The flesh is segmented and can range in color from pale yellow to dark pink or red.
Grapefruit is a pomelo backcross, a hybrid of pomelo and sweet orange, which is in turn a pomelo × mandarin hybrid. The grapefruit is a parent to many hybrids: A tangelo is any hybrid of a tangerine and either a pomelo or a grapefruit.
Pests
- Aphids
- Leafminers
Diseases
- Bacterial Canker
- Root Rot
