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| Florida Grapefruit Varieties Order Grapefruit All Season from The Orange Shop |
Ruby Red Grapefruit
Also know simply as Ruby, the Ruby red grapefruit has no
seeds, making it a perfect companion to meals and snacks.
The rich fruit sections easily away from the rind and has a
mellow taste.
Alternate Name(s): Red Marsh, Ruby Red.
Approximate Season (may vary): September - June.
Taste Characteristics: Sweet flavor.
Peel Characteristics: Rind is smooth, yellow with blush
pigmentation.
Internal Characteristics: Lighter red interior color; seedless.
Origin: Discovered as a bud mutation of Thompson (pink
Marsh) in 1926 by A.E. Henninger at McAllen, Texas and was
patented and named in 1934.
Suggested Uses: Peel or cut in points, wheel or smiles. Eat as
a snack or use in salads, as a garnish or as an ingredient in a
main or side dish. Also delightful as a bright red juice.
Also know simply as Ruby, the Ruby red grapefruit has no
seeds, making it a perfect companion to meals and snacks.
The rich fruit sections easily away from the rind and has a
mellow taste.
Alternate Name(s): Red Marsh, Ruby Red.
Approximate Season (may vary): September - June.
Taste Characteristics: Sweet flavor.
Peel Characteristics: Rind is smooth, yellow with blush
pigmentation.
Internal Characteristics: Lighter red interior color; seedless.
Origin: Discovered as a bud mutation of Thompson (pink
Marsh) in 1926 by A.E. Henninger at McAllen, Texas and was
patented and named in 1934.
Suggested Uses: Peel or cut in points, wheel or smiles. Eat as
a snack or use in salads, as a garnish or as an ingredient in a
main or side dish. Also delightful as a bright red juice.
Flame Grapefruit (Also Star Ruby)
As the name implies, Flame grapefruit have a dark red
interior that tastes succulent and smooth. Flame grapefruit
were first introduced in Florida in 1987 and have gained
popularity for their sweet taste.
Approximate Season (may vary): Late September - April.
Taste Characteristics: Sweet flavor with no bitterness.
Peel Characteristics: Rind is smooth, yellow with blush
pigmentation.
Internal Characteristics: Exceptionally intense dark red
interior color; seedless.
Origin: Origination from a seed collected by W.K. Wutcher
in Texas in 1973 from the Henderson variety. A part of the
USDA breeding program in Orlando, released in 1987.
Suggested Uses: Peel or cut into points, wheels or smiles.
Eat as a snack or use in salads, as a garnish or as an
ingredient in a main or side dish. Also excellent for juicing.
As the name implies, Flame grapefruit have a dark red
interior that tastes succulent and smooth. Flame grapefruit
were first introduced in Florida in 1987 and have gained
popularity for their sweet taste.
Approximate Season (may vary): Late September - April.
Taste Characteristics: Sweet flavor with no bitterness.
Peel Characteristics: Rind is smooth, yellow with blush
pigmentation.
Internal Characteristics: Exceptionally intense dark red
interior color; seedless.
Origin: Origination from a seed collected by W.K. Wutcher
in Texas in 1973 from the Henderson variety. A part of the
USDA breeding program in Orlando, released in 1987.
Suggested Uses: Peel or cut into points, wheels or smiles.
Eat as a snack or use in salads, as a garnish or as an
ingredient in a main or side dish. Also excellent for juicing.
What began as a seedling in Lakeland, Florida around
1860 has become one of the world's most popular
grapefruit. The Marsh white grapefruit is great as a snack
or cut up and tossed in a light, colorful salad.
Approximate Season (may vary): September - June.
Taste Characteristics: Robust juicy sweetness with a
tangier taste than other varieties.
Peel Characteristics: Light to medium yellow color,
smooth rind, thicker peel than other varieties.
Internal Characteristics: White or pale yellow; seedless.
Origin: Origin as seedling from Duncan tree in Lakeland,
Florida around 1860.
Suggested Uses: Peel or cut in points, wheel or smiles. Eat
as a snack or use in salads, as a garnish or as an ingredient
in a main or side dish. Also makes a refreshing light-colored
juice.
1860 has become one of the world's most popular
grapefruit. The Marsh white grapefruit is great as a snack
or cut up and tossed in a light, colorful salad.
Approximate Season (may vary): September - June.
Taste Characteristics: Robust juicy sweetness with a
tangier taste than other varieties.
Peel Characteristics: Light to medium yellow color,
smooth rind, thicker peel than other varieties.
Internal Characteristics: White or pale yellow; seedless.
Origin: Origin as seedling from Duncan tree in Lakeland,
Florida around 1860.
Suggested Uses: Peel or cut in points, wheel or smiles. Eat
as a snack or use in salads, as a garnish or as an ingredient
in a main or side dish. Also makes a refreshing light-colored
juice.
| Information courtesy of Florida Department of Citrus |