Timeline of National Grapefruit Month 2022

National Grapefruit Month timeline

1940's

Grapefruit origins discovered.

The true origins of the grapefruit are finally uncovered, leading to a revision of its scientific name to Citrus × paradisi.

1823

Grapefruit arrives in Florida.

French nobleman Count Odet Philippe introduces the grapefruit to Florida near Tampa Bay.

1750

Grapefruit first identified.

Originally known as “the forbidden fruit,” grapefruit is first documented by Rev. Griffith Hughes, a Welsh naturalist and writer.

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It’s the dog days of winter, so why not brighten up the relentless gray with a splash of color? Maybe ruby red – or perhaps oro blanco (white gold).

We’re talking about grapefruit, of course. And just in time, too. February is National Grapefruit Month, a good reminder for us to consider the health and nutritional benefits of one of the world’s most beloved fruits. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, grapefruits are grown all over the world, with China, the United States and Mexico as the world’s leading producers.

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