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Pomelo (Citrus maxima)

₹2,500.00 Regular Price
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  • Scientific Name: Citrus maxima — Pomelo.

  • Native Home: Southeast Asia, including Thailand.

  • Height: 5–15 m.

  • Lifespan: 50 years or more under suitable conditions.

Uses and Harvesting

  • Timber: Rarely used commercially.

  • Harvesting: Fruits are hand-picked when mature, usually with a green or yellowish rind.

  • Age to Harvest: Around 3–5 years for grafted trees.

  • Products: Fresh fruit, juice, marmalade, and candied peel.

History and Global Production

  • Traditional Use: Eaten fresh and used in Thai pomelo salads.

  • Global Spread: Cultivated across Thailand, China, Malaysia, and other tropical and subtropical regions.

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