Duncan Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi)
DESCRIPTION
Duncan Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi) is one of the oldest cold tollerant grapefruit varieties of our collection.
ORIGIN
We still don’t know its origin. It seems to be one of the oldest Citrus variety.
PLANT
-Tree features: Plant is compact in shape, with a tendency to be spherical in shape.
-Leaves: Leaves are usually bright green in colour, lanceolate to slightly round.
FRUIT
-Shape: Fruit is usually round shaped, sometimes slightly flattened at the pole.
-Flavour: Skin is aromatic if zested. Pulp is a little bit acid-bitter according to the harvesting time.
-Colour: Duncan Grapefruit is usually light yellow to deep yellow outside, light yellow inside.
SEASON OF RIPENESS
Season of ripeness: It tends to produce fruits from January to May, and it holds well on the tree.
It usually starts to bloom during Spring time, however it can bloom in other seasons of the year.
HOW TO USE IT
-In the Kitchen: Skin can be candied or zested.
You can also squeeze it to drink a refreshing grapefruit juice.
-Ornamental: It’s a beautiful ornamental and cold tollerant Citrus variety.
COLD RESISTENCE
According to our tests, in the Greenhouse, or in a covered area, it can resist to a temperature of -10°C.
This variety needs to be maintained like a normal Lemon.
If you’d like to find out about how to maintain citrus, you can follow us on YouTube
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Shipping times
Orders are processed and handled directly by us.
During the high season (February–June), due to high demand, shipping might require between 7 and 15 business days from the order confirmation; in some cases, a few additional business days might be needed.
However, we would always strive to ship your order as quickly as possible.
If you have special requirements or need specific shipping times, we invite you to contact us: together we would find the best solution to meet your needs. -
Possible variations in shape and size
Plants may differ from the descriptions shown on the product pages. -
Care and cultivation practices
We personally carry out sowing, grafting, cutting, pruning, and repotting every year.
Each plant is a living being that grows in its own way and time, influenced by many factors. -
Seasonal variations
The characteristics shown on the website may vary depending on the season and the plant’s growth stage.
Thank you for your understanding and trust!