The origin of Shatian Pomelo is Rong County, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.

Because of the first planting in Shatian Village, Rong County, Guangxi, it is called Shatian Pomelo, which was exported to Hong Kong, Nanyang, Europe and America as early as in the 1930s, and has now been expanded to Xunjiang River, Longjiang River, Guijiang River, Lijiang River, and Hongshui River Basin in Guangxi.

Shatin pomelo is a plant of the family Rutaceae, genus Citrus, tree. The shoots, leaf backs, pedicels, calyx and ovary are pilose, the young leaves are usually dark purplish red, and the shoots are flat and angular. Prefer warm and humid climate environment, the temperature in the 13-6 ° C, rainfall annual average in the 1000-2000 mm zone are suitable for its growth and development. Shatin pomelo belongs to the Brassicaceae, citrus plants, trees.

Its shoots, leaf backs, pedicels, calyx and ovary are pilose, the young leaves are generally dark purplish-red, and the shoots are flat and angular. The leaves are thicker, densely green in color, and broadly ovate or elliptic. The top of the fruit is relatively flat, with obvious rings and radial grooves, the tip is relatively narrow and prolonged in the shape of a neck, and the flesh is very crisp, with a strong sweet flavor, but with less water and more seeds.

Shatin pomelo planting conditions

1, soil

Shatin pomelo is more suitable for growth in deep fertile soil, good drainage and air permeability of sandy soil, the preparation of the soil can be used in wood chips, charcoal ash, and a small amount of leafy soil.

2, light

(1) Shatian pomelo like warm light, usually must be more sunshine, so that it can let it thrive and healthy growth.

(2) In summer, it must be shaded from the sun to avoid being exposed to the hot sun, and can receive normal direct light.

3, temperature

(1) Shatian pomelo prefers to grow in a warm place, in the 21-29 ° C environment it will grow better.

(2) The best not to exceed 35 ° C in summer, it is not very hardy, winter must be kept above 10 ° C, so that it can be safe over winter.

4, water

(1) Shatian pomelo needs more water, in the spring and summer seasons, be sure to water it twice a day.

(2) When it comes to fall, 1 watering per day is usually enough.