Pomelo
Al-Qadri Nurseries has propagated many local and international citrus varieties
such as lemon, pomelo, clementine (Youssef Effendi), mandarin and others
The pomelo tree is one of the most famous citrus trees
It belongs to the citrus genus of the Rutaceae family
It is called Pomelo or Shaddock
It produces the largest citrus fruits
The fruit can weigh up to ten pounds
The fruit has a thick green peel and is very refreshing
Nutritional Value
Pomelo is important for diet and weight loss due to low calories
It provides about 2% of the daily protein requirement
It contains vitamins providing 102% of daily needs of vitamin C and B
Rich in minerals such as copper, potassium, iron, and zinc
The fruit contains dietary fiber providing 4% of the daily requirement
Suitable Conditions
Prefers warm and humid climates
Mostly grown in lowland areas
Pomelo flowers bloom in early spring
The flowers are large, beautiful, and fragrant
Suitable Soil
Pomelo trees prefer fertile soil
To give higher and better quality yield
