Where Is Shatian Pomelo a Specialty? A Detailed Guide to Its Growing Conditions

When it comes to pomelo, many people probably think of the Shatian pomelo, because it tastes good and is not expensive, so every time it comes into season, many people buy some to take home and make pomelo tea. So where is the Shatian pomelo a specialty? What are its growing conditions?

1. Introduction to the Shatian Pomelo:

1. What varieties of Shatian pomelo are there?

Shatian pomelo varieties include Rongxian Shatian pomelo, Meizhou Shatian pomelo, Changshou Shatian pomelo and Guilin Shatian pomelo. Among them, Rongxian Shatian pomelo is relatively well known and is a local specialty of Rongxian.

2. How many years does it take for a Shatian pomelo to bear fruit after planting?

There are many methods of raising Shatian pomelo seedlings, and the time each type of sapling takes to bear fruit differs. For example, grafted seedlings generally begin to bear fruit after about 3 years and enter the full-production period after 5 to 6 years; seedlings grown from seed generally begin to bear fruit after 6 to 8 years and enter the full-production period after 8 to 10 years.

2. Where is the Shatian pomelo a specialty?

1. The Shatian pomelo is a local specialty of Rongxian in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, because the Shatian pomelo was first planted in Shatian Village, Rongxian, Guangxi, and as early as the 1930s it was sold to the Americas, Europe, Hong Kong, China and other places, and it gained a certain reputation, so it is called the Shatian pomelo.

2. The Shatian pomelo is very easy to grow; generally it can grow healthily as long as there is sufficient fertilizer and water. So with improvements in technology, it is currently planted in Guangdong, Guangxi, Hunan, Sichuan, Jiangxi, Zhejiang and other places in China, and in 2013 Guangxi became the largest production area in China.

3. What are the growing conditions for the Shatian pomelo?

Condition 1: The soil must be loose, fertile and well drained

The Shatian pomelo is suitable for growing in an environment with deep, loose, fertile soil and good drainage, so when choosing a site, try to choose sandy loam soil with sufficient fertility for planting. If there is sloping land, it is best to choose a place with a slope of about 15 to 25 degrees for planting. In addition, the site should have convenient transportation, which makes later transport easier.

Condition 2: Planting is best from September to November or from February to March

Shatian pomelo can be planted in all four seasons, but planting from September to November or from February to March is best, as it not only gives a high survival rate but also causes little loss and is easy to manage.

Condition 3: Planting about 60 seedlings per mu is enough

The planting density of Shatian pomelo should be appropriate. Generally, planting about 60 seedlings per mu is enough, but if it is mountain land or the like, planting about 55 plants per mu is sufficient. Generally, it is best to keep a plant spacing of 3 m and a row spacing of about 4 m, as this can promote high yields.

Condition 4: The techniques must be professional

Although the Shatian pomelo is easy to grow, professional growing techniques are still needed so that you do not take the wrong path. This is especially true for growers planting it for the first time; it is best to go to a professional training site to learn growing skills, so as to avoid having no idea what to do when problems arise during later cultivation, which would reduce returns.

The above is a detailed introduction to where the Shatian pomelo is a specialty and its growing conditions. We hope it is helpful to everyone.