Honey pomelo, also known as fragrant grapefruit, features small fruits resembling mandarins or oranges, or large ones like melons, with thick yellow peel. Honey pomelo is deliciously sweet and is highly sought after in the market, especially around the Mid-Autumn Festival. Let's explore the optimal planting time and methods for honey pomelo together.
Planting Time
Honey pomelo can be planted in either spring or autumn. For spring planting, consider planting from late February to late April. For autumn, opt for mid-September to mid-October. The best planting time for honey pomelo is generally from September to November, with favorable temperatures conducive to normal tree growth.
Planting Methods
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Site Selection: Honey pomelo has high environmental requirements. The temperature should be around 25 degrees Celsius, avoiding extreme heat or humidity. Soil should be fertile and nutrient-rich, preferably selecting north-facing hillsides or slopes.
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Land Preparation and Fertilization: Three months before planting, dig holes and let them differentiate for a period. Apply sufficient base fertilizer, including 75kg of organic fertilizer per hole, layered with weeds, soil, and farmhouse manure, along with 1kg of lime and 3kg of compound fertilizer. Adopt the three-step and one-lift planting method with grafting points exposed above the soil layer.
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Seedling Selection: Choose seedlings with developed roots, a stem diameter of 0.9cm (2cm above the grafting point), three branches, and a height of over 55cm. Design planting rows with a spacing of 3.5m × 4.5m, with 42 seedlings per acre.
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Spacing: Honey pomelo seedlings in the early stage should have a certain spacing between them to allow better management in the later growth stages.
Honey pomelo varieties include red-fleshed, red-blush, triple-red, and golden honey pomelo. Farmers should select varieties suitable for local conditions based on market demand.
