Phoenix Citrus Season December 2019: Rio Red Grapefruit and Lisbon Lemons

Rio Red Grapefruit

Lisbon lemons

Arizona Citrus: Rio Red Grapefruit

I had so much Rio Red grapefruit this year that I couldn’t pick them all. Now it’s April and time to prune.

December Citrus

Before moving to Phoenix in 2008, I had no idea that Arizona had such an abundance of winter citrus.  Currently I am growing Meyer lemon (my favorite), Lisbon lemon, Ponderosa lemon, Valencia orange, Nagami kumquat, Rio Red grapefruit,  Bearss lime, and Moro blood orange. I only have room for one or two more, but on my wish list are Buddha's Hand citron, Kaffir lime, mandarin, calamondin, finger lime, or yuzu.  

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Meyer lemon

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Lisbon lemons

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Valencia orange

Looking for a great recipe to use our delicious fresh oranges? This is one of my favorite salads, and makes use of Arizona-grown dates and arugula.  Click on picture for details and recipe.