How Did Grapefruit Originate?
How Did Grapefruit Originate? The grapefruit probably originated in Barbados as a hybrid of shaddock (Citrus grandis). It became well established as a fruit for home consumption in the islands of the West Indies before its culture spread to the American mainland. How was the grapefruit created? Grapefruit is a citrus hybrid originating in Barbados