| Estimated Cost | $3,000 per acre; $1,000 per acre annual operating; 3 years to first harvest; harvest October to April |
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| Market Outlets | Packing sheds and gift fruit shippers, cooperatives |
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| Market Potential | Good because of limited production size |
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| Profit Potential | $0 to $1,000 per acre |
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| Adapted Areas | Rio Grande Valley |
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| Labor Requirements | One man per 50 acres |
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| Equipment Requirements | Air blast sprayer, tractor, herbicide equipment, irrigation equipment |
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| Soil Requirements | Sandy loam |
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| Water Requirements | Flood irrigation |
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| Minimum Size | 25 acres if equipment is owned |
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| Risk Factor | High |
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| Other Limiting Factors | Winter freezes can cause crop and tree losses with resulting negative cash flow. |
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| Comments | Texas citrus, particularly grapfruit, remains in high demand for gift fruit and wholesale outlets. During periods of good growth and no freezes, it can be very profitable; however, the chance of winter freezes keeps this crop in the high risk category. |
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