Red & Green Grapefruit Seeds allow gardeners to grow vibrant, juicy fruits at home. These seeds produce both red and green grapefruit varieties, known for their refreshing taste and high vitamin content.
Perfect for home gardens, patios, or container planting, grapefruit trees are hardy and productive, offering both ornamental appeal and delicious fruits.
Features
- Mixed Varieties: Produces red and green grapefruit fruits.
- Easy to Grow: Suitable for home gardens, orchards, or containers.
- Fast Germination: Seeds sprout reliably under optimal conditions.
- High Yield: Produces multiple fruits per tree once mature.
- Ornamental & Edible: Attractive tree with colorful fruits.
Specifications
- Variety: Red & Green Grapefruit (Citrus × paradisi)
- Plant Type: Tropical/subtropical fruit tree
- Germination Time: 2–4 weeks
- Maturity Period: 2–5 years to first fruiting
- Sun Exposure: Full sunlight (6–8 hours daily)
- Soil Type: Well-drained loamy or sandy soil enriched with organic matter
- Watering: Moderate; maintain consistent moisture without waterlogging
- Plant Height: 10–20 feet depending on variety and pruning
- Plant Spacing: 10–15 feet apart for proper growth
- Temperature Range: 55°F–85°F (13°C–29°C)
- Fertilization: Balanced fertilizer every 4–6 weeks during the growing season
- Best Growing Season: Spring through early summer for planting
- Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 9–11
Planting Guide:
- Stratify seeds in moist, cool conditions for 2–4 weeks before planting.
- Sow seeds ½ inch deep in well-drained soil.
- Maintain consistent moisture until germination.
- Transplant seedlings to garden beds or containers when 6–12 inches tall.
- Prune trees to maintain shape and encourage fruiting.