Eetbare tuin-edible garden Citrus paradisi - Citrus pompelmo

• Article number: CITPAR01

Citrus paradisi also known as Citrus pompelmo or grapefruit can be on the terrace from the beginning of May to mid-October.
It smells delicious and even the leaves give a fresh sweet smell in the summer months.
Is easy to maintain, from April to September a manure gift (every 4 weeks) and water requirements in the summer is moderate (certainly not too wet, but do not let it dry out).
The Citrus paradisi is recommended to overwinter at a minimum temperature above freezing point.
During the wintering, give little water if it is cool.
From mid-May to the outside where he still has a few days in the shade / half shade to get used to the sunlight.
After this, the Citrus can again be in full sun.
In a conservatory, a citrus plant blooms almost the entire year, alternating with fruit set.
On the terrace the blossom spreads a nice sweet smell.
You will harvest many fruits every year, because the Citrus paradisi gives a lot of fruit during the summer.
Give the plant water and regular fertilization in time, or use slow-release fertilizer such as Fertilizzante Mediterraneo or liquid citrus food, available in the web shop.
Winter hardiness zone 11 (+ 2ºC).