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Where did grapefruits originate?

Grapefruit appears on many tables every morning for breakfast as a favorite dish. And you should know everything about the fruit that has become so common. But the origin of the grapefruit is shrouded in mystery! There is a fruit called pompelmus (pumelo), or paradise apple, which is much smaller than a grapefruit. Some scientists believe that the grapefruit originated from pompelmus as a result of a mutation. This is called deviation from the pattern.

Back in 1814, a scientist discovered a variety of pumelo, which he described and called "grapefruit" based on the similarity in smell to grapes. But even now, no one can say for sure where the grapefruit appeared, but the most likely assumption is that it appeared in Jamaica. Grapefruit trees reach the same size as orange trees and can grow up to 46 meters in height. The fruit itself is twice the size of an orange. In the process of cultivation, grapefruits have acquired new qualities. So, the flesh of some of them turned pink or reddish instead of light yellow.

There are currently 23 light yellow-fleshed and 4 pink or reddish-fleshed species native to the United States. In the West Indies, grapefruit was recognized as a fruit long before it began to grow on the mainland. Almost 80 years ago, the grapefruit culture began to be cultivated in Florida. It is currently grown in many US states and other countries.

Grapefruit grows best in sandy but fertile lands. It takes 4 to 6 years for a planted tree to bear fruit. But, having begun to bear fruit, it gives a significant harvest - from 590 to 680 kilograms per tree! People eat grapefruit all year round, but it is only usable from the moment it ripens until early spring. Therefore, it is very important to establish canning grapefruit.

Most often we meet grapefruit, canned in the form of pieces, or juice from it. Grapefruit is very beneficial for health. It is richer in vitamin C than many of the fruits and vegetables we eat. Only lemon and orange contain more vitamin C than grapefruit.

Author: Likum A.

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