Published May 01, 2023
Grapefruit trees are citrus trees with glossy green leaves and massive citrus fruits ranging in flavour from sour to semi-sweet. This subtropical fruit tree of the Rutaceae family was created in Barbados as a hybrid between a sweet orange and a pomelo tree.
Grapefruit trees require a soil with adequate drainage and have to be cultivated in a location that receives a minimum of 6 to 8 hours of natural sunlight per day. To accommodate your tree's optimum height and width, choose a location that is at least 12 feet distant from any structures or barriers.
Grapefruit plants can be cultivated anywhere from the spring or autumn. Grapefruit trees might be grown during the spring or autumn, depending upon the environment and zone.
Water your tree on a regular basis. During the initial year, water your grapefruit tree between one and three times each week. You might have to hydrate your tree more often throughout the scorching summer months. If your tree dries out, it will demand extra water.
The ideal temperature range for developing a nice grapefruit tree falls between 15° Celsius and 29° Celsius. Grapefruits, irrespective of the time of day, demand warm temperatures and lots of water in the soil where they grow.
Grapefruit can be plucked when the peel on a minimum of half of the fruit starts to turn yellow or pink. Whilst mature grapefruit can be green, it is suggested that you wait until it turns color.