{"product_id":"citrus-paradisi-wheeny-wheeny-grapefruit","title":"Citrus paradisi 'Wheeny' – Wheeny Grapefruit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCitrus paradisi\u003c\/em\u003e 'Wheeny' is the Australian grapefruit. It was selected at Wheeny Creek near Kurrajong in New South Wales in the 1920s, and it is the variety that performs where imported grapefruit disappoint. It crops harder than Marsh and the fruit carries noticeably more juice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit is thin skinned with pale yellow flesh, milder and less bitter than the American selections, and it holds on the tree for weeks after ripening so the harvest can be taken as needed. Ripening runs late, from winter through into summer, which fills the gap after other citrus have finished. It is seedy, and that is the honest trade-off for the juice and the crop weight. If you want a seedless grapefruit, Marsh is the one to plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tree is vigorous and forms a broad rounded canopy of large glossy leaves, evergreen and dense enough to work as a feature in its own right. Fragrant white flowers come through spring and are heavily worked by bees. It is self-fertile, so a single tree crops on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow it in full sun with free draining soil and shelter from hard frost. Advanced specimens at this size are years ahead of a nursery tube and will crop in their first or second season in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);text-transform:uppercase;color:currentColor;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:currentColor;opacity:0.65;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Citrus paradisi 'Wheeny'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhat makes Wheeny different from other grapefruit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eIt was raised in Australia rather than imported, and it shows. Wheeny is a heavier cropper than Marsh, the fruit is thinner skinned and far juicier, and the flavour is milder and less bitter. It is the grapefruit Australian growers reach for when they want reliability and volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eDoes it have seeds?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes. Wheeny is a seedy grapefruit and there is no getting around it. That is the trade for the juice content and the crop weight. If seedless matters more to you than juice, plant Marsh instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhen does it ripen?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eLate. Fruit colours through winter and holds into summer depending on the district, which is later than most other grapefruit. It stores well on the tree, so you can pick as you need rather than harvesting all at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eDoes it need a second tree to pollinate?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eNo. It is self-fertile and crops well as a single specimen. A second citrus nearby will not hurt, but it is not required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs it frost tolerant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eNot fully. Like all grapefruit it is frost sensitive, particularly while young. Plant in a warm sheltered position out of frost hollows, and protect through the first couple of winters in colder districts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow big does it get?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eWheeny is a vigorous grapefruit and will reach 4 to 6 metres with a spread of 3 to 4 metres if left unpruned. Light pruning after harvest keeps it in bounds and makes picking easier without costing you crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow do I care for it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eWater deeply once or twice a week through the warmer months and more often while fruit is filling, since uneven moisture causes fruit drop and splitting. Feed with a complete citrus fertiliser in early spring and again in late summer. Mulch the root zone and keep it clear of the trunk. Remove any shoots below the graft as soon as they appear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"110L","offer_id":47069527474375,"sku":"CITPARWHE110L","price":1690.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.evergreentrees.com.au\/products\/citrus-paradisi-wheeny-wheeny-grapefruit","provider":"Evergreen Trees Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}