What are the benefits and effects of pomelo? Detailed guide to planting time and methods

Pomelo

The pomelo fruit is huge, round, oblate or pear-shaped, with a thick, glossy rind that is mostly yellow-green or golden yellow.

There are many pomelo varieties, with common ones including Shatian pomelo, honey pomelo and Wendan pomelo. The Shatian pomelo fruit is smaller, with crisp, sweet flesh and a rich aroma; the honey pomelo is larger, with high sweetness and abundant juice; the Wendan pomelo is known for its unique fresh fragrance and delicate texture.

Pomelo is rich in vitaminC100 grams of flesh contains vitaminC 30 - 60 mg.VitaminC and flavonoids have powerful antioxidant effects, can clear free radicals in the body, delay aging and enhance immunity. Naringin helps reduce blood viscosity, decreases thrombus formation, and is beneficial for preventing cardiovascular diseases. The dietary fiber in pomelo can promote intestinal peristalsis, prevent constipation and improve digestive function. In addition, pomelo also has a certain sobering effect and can reduce alcohol-induced damage to the liver.

Key points for growing pomelo

Planting time: spring 2 - 3 months or autumn 9 - 10 months; in spring the temperature rises and soil moisture is suitable, while after autumn planting the plants have time to take root.

Planting years and fruiting time: from planting to fruiting takes 3 - 8 years; grafted seedlings bear fruit in 3 - 5 years, and seedling trees in 5 - 8 years.

Planting method: choose acidic soil with deep, fertile, loose and well-drained layers, plow deeply and sun-dry the soil, and apply sufficient base fertilizer; choose robust seedlings with well-developed roots and no pests or diseases; plant spacing is 4 - 5 m x 5 - 6 m, with 20 - 30 plants per mu; place the seedling into the hole upright, spread out the roots, fill with soil and press firm, water with settling water, and cover with straw or plastic film.

Pomelo planting management

Fertilization management: young trees mainly use nitrogen fertilizer; mature trees are fertilized respectively at the spring shoot budding stage, flowering stage, fruit swelling stage and after harvest, mainly with organic fertilizer and compound fertilizer.

Water management: it likes moisture but is not tolerant of waterlogging; irrigate promptly in drought and ensure good drainage in the rainy season.

Shaping and pruning: shape young trees; for mature trees, thin out overly dense, dead and diseased branches to improve ventilation and light penetration.

Pest and disease control: common problems include anthracnose, huanglongbing (citrus greening), red spider mites, scale insects and so on; adopt integrated control, combining biological and chemical methods.