| Climate / Position: During summer stand Grapefuit plants outside in a sheltered spot, gradually moving the plant into full sun. When the weather cools in the late autumn bring the plants in to an unheated well ventilated conservatory or greenhouse.
Height / Spread: Height 2-3m. Spread 1.5-2m. Height and spread is restricted by the size of container they are grown in.
Soil Requirements:Well drained potting compost. Refresh soil every 3 years or so.
Pruning: Cut the canopy back by a third each year and remove any damaged or dead stems. Thin fruit out.
Special Requirements: Water thoroughly during the growing season but do not allow to stand in water. Feed throughout the growing season with summer Citrus feed. Fruit can be thinned to improve quality as they can take up to a year to reach maturity. |