Exotic fruit pomelo appeared on the shelves of our country relatively recently. Therefore, not all have information about its properties, what useful qualities it possesses, where the fruit of pomelo grows.
Pomelo refers to the family of citrus, looks like an orange or grapefruit , but much larger. To taste it is not so sweet, with a bit of bitterness. The inner part of the fruit consists of large lobules.
Where grows and when the pomelo ripens?
Many people unfamiliar with this exotic fruit, it becomes interesting, in what countries is growing pomelo?
The motherland of pomelo is the south of China and the equatorial islands of the Pacific Ocean. In particular, in fairly large quantities, the fruit grows on the Cook Islands.
At present, pomeloes are grown in Taiwan, Indonesia, southern Japan, Tahiti, Vietnam, California, Israel.
Flowering and fruiting of pomelo occurs from 2 to 4 times a year. Fruit ripening lasts 5-7 months.
Which tree grows pomelo?
Pomelo grows on tall trees, reaching up to 8-10 m in height. The branches of the trees have large-sized glossy leaves. In addition, on the trees of some varieties there are many internal spines. During the flowering period, the plant is decorated with large white flowers. When fruits appear, they are located singly or near each other in an amount of 6-8 pieces.
How grows pomelo at home?
Growing fruit at home will at any time enjoy its taste.
Pomelo grows in a hot and humid climate. Therefore, at home, he needs to create the most approximate conditions: to provide access to sunlight, constantly moisten the soil and air and keep in a warm room.
The fruit can be grown from seeds, which are pre-germinated before the spring planting. To do this, they are soaked in warm water for 12-16 hours. On top of the seeds covered with a material that absorbs moisture well.
Pot for planting germinated seeds should be with drainage holes. At the bottom put a layer of drainage - expanded clay, pebbles or charcoal. The soil mixture is prepared from sod and leaf land, sand and humus. At the same time, the following proportions are observed: two parts of the turf ground and one part of the remaining components.
Seeds are planted at a depth of 2-3 cm, the pot is placed on a lighted place, protected from direct sunlight, periodically watered. After the first 3-4 leaves appear, the plants are planted in separate containers.
To pomelo grew at home healthy, it is necessary to observe the following rules of care:
- lighting should be diffused, avoid direct sunlight;
- the optimum temperature regime is + 24-27 ° C;
- from May to September it is preferable to keep pomelo in the fresh air;
- In the heating season, you should not keep the plant near the batteries;
- to observe the correct mode of watering, avoiding drying out or waterlogging of the ground, for watering use of standing water of room temperature;
- humidify the air in the room 1-2 times a week.
Benefits of pomelo fruit
- high content of trace elements - iron, potassium, phosphorus, calcium, sodium;
- application for the treatment of colds, infectious, fungal diseases, eczema, psoriasis ;
- improves metabolism, cleanses the liver, intestines, pancreas;
- use in cosmetology, very beneficial effect on the skin.
As you can see, you can grow pomelo at home, having received as a result a beautiful bush and tasty vitamin fruits.