Citrus — Oro Blanco and/or Sweetie
Citrus paradisi ' Oro Blanco'
Oro Blanco Grapefruit - Citrus paradisi ' Oro Blanco'
Oro Blanco is sometimes known as Sweetie, but it the same product. The Oro Blanco grapefruit is a hybrid between a grapefruit and a pummelo. The fruit is very sweet, much more than other grapefruit. Very few seeds and easy to peel.
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Fruit information
Maturity: Spring through to June.
Fruit size: Large, up to 15 cm approximately.
Fruit shape: Round, slightly flattened.
Skin: Thick skinned, green in the early season, develops to a golden yellow.
Flesh colour: White.
Texture: Nearly seedless.
Flavour: Sweet and lacks typical grapefruit bitterness.
Seed or stone: Seeded.
Storage: cold storage.
Storage period: 3 weeks approximately.
Plant information
Origin: Public variety.
Status: PUBLIC.
Pollinators: Self fertile.
Blossom: huge fragrant blossom.
Flower: white.
Leaf colour: evergreen and aromatic.
Growing conditions: Prefers coastal areas with low Summer heat. Full sun. Average water needs.
Harvest notes: Holds well on tree.
Comments: Fruit flavour is inconsistent in young trees.
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NOTE: This product is available to Commercial Grower customers only. All sales subject to Olea Nurseries' standard Terms and Conditions.