GRAPEFRUIT - RIO RED

Botanical Name: Citrus paradisi

Description

The Rio Red has less colour than Star Ruby and the colour of fruit on individual trees can vary considerably. Needs to be harvested soon after maturity.

Other Names: Citrus

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Planting Guide

Plant Information or Specifications

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Tangy (#Tangy)

Preferred Climate

Subtropical, Warm Temperate
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Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions)

2-5m

Plants required to Pollinate

1 (Self Pollinating)
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Can it Handle Frosts?

Yes

Amount of leaves in Winter?

All Leaves (Evergreen)

Quarantine Restrictions to these Areas

Suitability in Pots

Yes with 35L+ Pot

Water Requirements

Moderate Watering

Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree?

Can be pruned to 2m

Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest

2-3 Years

Sun or Shade

Full (Sun:80%-100%)

Preferred Soil Type

Good Drainage

Soil pH

Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)

Fruiting/Harvest Months

July, August, September

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Grapefruit - Rio Red (Grafted) ^8/10

KMP's Edible Fruits
Update: 2629 days 20hrs

Comments: -

prolific but constant invasion of citrus bug is a hassle

Fruiting Months April and May

Planted: 2002

Height 2 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Fruit Harvest: 15 kilograms per Year

First Fruited: 2 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Low Sun

Water Given in: Autumn

Pruned By: 30% in After Fruiting

Pollination: Self Pollination

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Grapefruit - Rio Red (Grafted) ^10/10

Liamsbirds's Edible Fruits
Update: 1378 days 16hrs

Comments: -

Have not had fruit but it is attractive.

Planted: 2014

Height 1.5 metres

Growing: In a Pot