Originally from Omaha, Nebraska, was so impressed by the small crop raised by early citrus experimenters that he felt citrus was the crop of the futureįor Texas. Initial grapefruit plantings in Texas were the white varieties, followed by pink varieties. Most likely by visiting Spanish missionaries. Eventually, grapefruit made its way to South Texas, The United States in the form of seeds brought by either Spanish or French settlers to Florida. During this time, it's believed that grapefruit made its way to Originally known as "the forbidden fruit", it wasn't until the 1800's that a Jamaican farmerĬalled the fruit "grapefruit" for the grape-like cluster in which it grows on trees. (citrus grandis), and the sweet orange (citrus sinensis). Years later, research confirmed that grapefruit is a hybrid of a pummelo Was first found in Barbados during the 1750's as a mutation of the pummelo. The origin of the grapefruit, also known by the Latin name, Citrus Paradisi, is somewhat obscure. Available at certain times from October through May. Red but not too red, with the same sweet, delectable taste as the Ruby-Sweet and Rio Star. Which is 7 to 10 times redder than the Ruby Red. It has an overall blush on the exterior peel with a deep red interior color Its smooth, yellow skin is naturally tinged with a reddish blush, andĪn interior color 3 to 5 times redder than the Ruby Red.Ĭombines the two reddest varieties - Rio Red and Star Ruby grapefruit. Includes the famous Ruby Red, and other redder varieties - Henderson and Ray. Texas produces the following trademarked categories of grapefruit: ![]() The first reported planting of a grove in Texas was 1893. Texas red grapefruit is grown in the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Signed by Governor Ann Richards on May 17, 1993. The Texas red grapefruit, (Citrus Paradisi,) was designated the official state fruit by the 73rd Legislature in 1993 and Texas State Fruit Texas Red Grapefruit (Citrus Paradisi) Adopted on May 17, 1993
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