Rio Red

Variety of Grapefruit · Citrus paradisi

Sweet, deep red Texas grapefruit with stable colour – the core of the 'Rio Star' brand.

Also known as: Rio Star

🇺🇸 USA 1984

Taste & characteristics

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Given in thirds of a month (early / mid / late) for the northern hemisphere in a temperate climate; altitude and season shift them.

Large, seedless fruit with red-blushed rind and deep red, colour-stable flesh. Very sweet and juicy, low acidity.

Strong, productive tree, well adapted to the hot Rio Grande Valley.

High yields; holds intense red colour through the season better than Ruby Red.

Marketed together with Star Ruby under the protected 'Texas Rio Star' brand.

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