Citrus — Minneolo
Citrus tangelo 'Minneolo'
Minneolo - Citrus tangelo 'Minneolo'
A hybrid between a tangerine and a grapefruit the Minneolo is one of the most popular varieties of a tangelo. Although they often require pollination the trees usually produce vigorous crops each season.
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Fruit information
Maturity: Winter months, mid to late season.
Fruit size: Medium to large orange size.
Fruit shape: Slightly flat, some pear shaped.
Skin: Deep red, smooth, tough rind and easy to peel.
Flesh colour: Orange.
Texture: Small seeds 6-12. Very juicy.
Flavour: Aromatic, both sweet and sour flavours.
Seed or stone: Seeded.
Storage: Cold storage.
Storage period: Does not ship well, up to 3 weeks.
Yield: Vigorous and productive. Grows in clusters.
Plant information
Origin: Public variety.
Status: PUBLIC.
Pollinators: Self fertile, but generally needs to be interplanted..
Tree shape: Similar to common sweet orange.
Height: Approximately 12 feet.
Leaf colour: Evergreen.
Growing conditions: Prefers well drained soil and full sun. Can be tub grown, hardy and strong.
Disease: Moderately susceptible to scab.
Cultivation notes: Not strongly self fruitful, better when interplanted with pollenizers.
Harvest notes: Holds well on tree.
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