When are your opinions on the best grapefruit out there. Best tasting? Sweetest? Best for other reasons?
I like grapefruit quite a bit. My wife really likes it though. The only fresh grapefruit I’ve ever eaten was OroBlanco. I don’t know if it was the best grapefruit I’ve had because oroblanco is so good or because it was fresh picked and not from a grocery store.
I’m trying to pick some citrus trees to plant. I doubt that I can zone push enough outside so this will probably be in my greenhouse.
My understanding is that the flying dragon root stock can buy you a couple degrees but also that it is pretty good for dwarfing. What other rootstocks should be considered and why?
Oroblanco is a good variety{a hybrid pomelo/grapefruit} We are likely adding Marsh{seedless} and one of the three “Ruby” varieties. Although I’m pushing to order Shambar which has more flavor and fits out climate more.
I like sweet but sweet with flavor. Not a fan of acidic citrus except for lemons… But, who knows, there are more out there that I haven’t tasted than those that I have. Perhaps I’m run across some acidics I really like.
For now, I’m sticking to sweet.
you ever try a mineola? they are a cross of tangerine and grapefruit. my favorite citrus hands down. i got a dwarf one that gave me 8 fruit last year. cant wait for more.
We are on a wait list for Minneola “Honeybell” variant on standard rootstock from Brightleaf Citrus in Florida. They are great. Also holding on Owaris from them.
i have owari as well. its setting a huge amount of fruit right now. its covered with blooms. our spare bedroom smells heavenly. anyone know how many fruits i should allow to stay on a 3ft x 3ft. tree in a 7 gal pot?