How much does grapefruit cost per jin? Variety introduction

Grapefruit is also called shaddock, and judging by the name many people connect grapefruit with grapes, but that is not the case. Grapefruit was first discovered on the island of Barbados in South America and was introduced to our country around 1940. Grapefruit is rich in nutrients and comprehensive in benefits, and is suitable for planting in tropical and subtropical regions with an effective accumulated temperature above 3500 °C. Its unique taste and rich variety of cultivars have also won the public's affection. Below, the editor of Nongxun Network will introduce this grapefruit variety in detail.

The price of grapefruit

The grapefruit price in Wenling City, Taizhou City, Zhejiang Province is 5 yuan/jin; the grapefruit (presale) price in Pinghe County, Zhangzhou City, Fujian Province is 28.8 yuan/jin; the grapefruit price in Yuhuan City, Zhejiang Province is 6 yuan/jin; the grapefruit (under 1 jin) price in Meishan City, Sichuan Province is 2 yuan/jin; the grapefruit price in Luodian County, Qiannan Buyei and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province is 10 yuan/jin; the grapefruit price in Taojiang County, Yiyang City, Hunan Province is 4 yuan/jin, and so on.

Note: The above agricultural product price information comes from bulk wholesale quotations at production areas submitted by users of Nongxun Network (not market retail prices), and the data is for reference only.

Grapefruit varieties

Grapefruit can be divided into two types: ordinary white-fleshed grapefruit and colored-fleshed grapefruit. The varieties introduced and grown relatively widely in China include: Duncan, Ruby Red, Marsh grapefruit, Thompson, and so on.

1. Duncan: Duncan is the earliest introduced grapefruit variety. The Duncan fruit is oblate, with a smooth surface, pale yellow, and yellow-white flesh; in terms of taste, it is sweet and sour with a slight bitterness. Duncan generally matures in October-November and is harvested in November-December. It grows vigorously and performs well when planted in our country.

2. Marsh grapefruit: This variety was bred from Duncan seedlings. The fruit is relatively large, weighing 400-600 grams each, with a relatively thin skin, light yellow, generally seedless or few-seeded, and good in flavor. Its main characteristics are high yield and tolerance to storage and transport, so it can be appropriately developed in southern provinces and regions.

3. Thompson: This variety was selected and bred from a branch mutation of Marsh grapefruit. Its tree shape is similar to that of the mother plant. The fruit is relatively small, weighing only about 250 grams each, and the flesh is mostly orange-yellow, tender and juicy, sweet and sour and refreshing. Its maturity period is about half a month earlier than that of Marsh, and it has performed well after introduction and can be promoted and developed.

4. Ruby Red: This variety was selected from a bud mutation of Thompson. The tree is tall and grows vigorously. The fruit weighs about 350 grams, and the peel is smooth and orange-red. In terms of taste, the flesh is tender, sweet and sour and palatable, with a fresh fragrance. It is very popular with eaters and has relatively good prospects for planting.

What is the relationship between grapefruit and grapes?

Many people think grapefruit belongs to the grape category because the name contains the two characters "grape", but in fact grapefruit is a citrus and belongs to a type of orange. So why is it called grapefruit? It is said that it is because the fruits borne on the branches of the fruit tree hang in clusters like grapes. There is another saying that it is because the fragrance of its fruit is similar to that of grapes.

In summary, the above is an introduction to grapefruit varieties, prices, and the origin of its name. Overall, grapefruit contains many nutrients and is rich in dietary fiber. The main things are that it is affordable and has abundant varieties, which can satisfy people's different taste needs. In addition, grapefruit is especially suitable for weight loss, so girls who love beauty should definitely not miss this delicious treat.

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