The Power of Citrus Fruit by gardenfolk

The Power of Citrus Fruit

Never underestimate
the power of citrus fruit.
...Author Unknown

Texas Red Grapefruit are sweet, juicy and tree-ripened, literally stored on the tree to peak of perfection. Loaded with vitamin C and Vitamin A, they are rich in nutrients, antioxidants and fiber, making it one of the healthiest citrus fruit you can eat.

These sugar sweet beauties thrive and grow the best in the Texas Rio Grande Valley.

My brother, who lives in Texas, sent them to us for Christmas from Pittman & Davis. They are so delicious. Once you have had a sweet Ruby Red, it is hard to go back to a sour or bitter grapefruit.

Nice on Black.

They have an interesting history below if interested:

https://uscitrus.com/blogs/citrus-delight-blog/the-texas-grapefruit-story

https://bexar-tx.tamu.edu/homehort/archives-of-weekly-articles-davids-plant-of-the-week/the-history-of-texas-grapefruit/

https://www.texasagriculture.gov/Portals/0/forms/MKT/TDA%20Grapefruit%20Commodity%20Card.pdf
Lovely photo. I love red grapefruit.
December 21st, 2023  
Oh, divine! I wish they were in front of me at breakfast time. Lovely plates!
December 21st, 2023  
Oh you can’t beat a Texas Ruby Red! Great capture of them!
December 21st, 2023  
Wonderful still life
December 21st, 2023  
They sound delicious, I love a grapefruit
December 21st, 2023  
Lovely
December 21st, 2023  
Lovely
December 21st, 2023  
How delish! I’d love them
December 21st, 2023  
A beautiful presentation and so delicious looking! Fav
December 21st, 2023  
A lovely presentation. Fav 😊
December 21st, 2023  
I’d love these!
December 21st, 2023  
Lovely.
December 21st, 2023  
What a marvelous gift! We have a blood orange tree that surpasses all others, so I get it! We also have a regular grapefruit tree which is good with some sugar...or with vodka to make a Greyhound!
December 21st, 2023  
@danette @casablanca @seattlite @joansmor @briaan @beverley365 @carolmw @carole_sandford @haskar

These are so delicious! No sugar necessary. thank you!
December 22nd, 2023  
@maggiemae You would love these! So sweet and juicy!
December 22nd, 2023  
@louannwarren Yes! I thought of you when I posted this pic. My dad and his family are from Texas. My parents used to order them delivered every Christmas to California. Now, my brother orders them for me and my son's family. My mom would also order a fruit cake bar from Texas that was the only fruit cake I liked. I should try to look it up again and see if they are still in business.
December 22nd, 2023  
@Weezilou Hello, Louise. There is nothing like a Texas Ruby Red grapefruit...no sugar necessary. I squeeze and drink the juice after I eat the sections. I love citrus and ate, singlehandedly, 19 pounds of mandarins oranges from the mandarin farm...trying to get my vitamin C to ward off illnesses at this time of year. We also have a Meyer lemon tree too! Must be nice to have a grapefruit tree in your own backyard. :)
December 22nd, 2023  
I really like the deep red grapefruit. Nice still life.
December 23rd, 2023  
@louannwarren The other dessert my mother would order was fruitcake from Collins Street Bakery in Texas. I liked it too! They are still in business! Have you heard of them? https://collinstreet.com/https://collinstreet.com/deluxe-fruitcake
December 31st, 2023  
❤️ I love grapefruit but can’t eat it. It interferes with my meds.
January 3rd, 2024  
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