When is grapefruit ripe?

1. When is the season for maturity?

Different varieties of grapefruit mature at different times. Usually, they mature between October and November. Some early-maturing varieties can be available in September, and some late-maturing varieties can mature in January or February of the following year.

2. Maturity time of different varieties

1. Shatian Pomelo

Shatian pomelo is native to Shatian, Rong County, Guangxi. It has strong tree vigor and its fruit is pear-shaped or gourd-shaped. The flesh is crisp, tender and refreshing, and its color is white or shrimp-colored. The fruits usually ripen from early October to mid-November.

2. Honey pomelo

The crown of the honey pomelo is round-shaped and the tree is strong. It has dense branches and leaves, large leaves, and an oblong shape. The peak flowering period is around mid-April, and the fruit usually matures in late October.