Common pomelo varieties include Wendan pomelo, Pingshan pomelo, Shatian pomelo and Guanxi honey pomelo.

Wendan pomelo: native to Yuhuan County, Zhejiang Province. It has strong growth potential and large fruit. The weight of a single fruit is 1250~2000 grams, and the maximum can reach more than 3500 grams. The flesh is crisp and tender with aroma. No or few cores, excellent quality. The edible rate is 60 to 65%. 100 ml of juice contains 0.8 to 1.0 grams of acid and 50 to 60 mg of vitamin C. The fruit matures from mid-October to early November.

Wendan pomelo has two types: flat conical shape and high conical shape. The former has a high yield, but the fruit cracks are heavier. The latter fruit has a small center column and almost no cracking. This variety has strong growth potential, good yield, large fruit, bright color, aroma, no or few seeds, and excellent quality.

Pingshan pomelo: Originated from Hua'an County, Fujian Province, it is one of the famous pomeloes in my country. The growth potential is strong, the fruit is obovate, the weight of a single fruit is about 1200 grams, the flesh is crisp, and the quality is excellent. The fruits mature in early to mid-September. This variety matures early and has excellent quality. The fruit is resistant to storage and transportation and can be kept until the Spring Festival without changing its flavor.

Shatian Pomelo: Originated from Shatian, Rong County, Guangxi. The tree is strong, with branches that are 1 to 2 years old and strong and upright. The fruit is pear-shaped or gourd-shaped, and the weight of a single fruit is 500-1500 grams. The flesh is crisp, tender and refreshing, white or shrimp color, with a strong and sweet flavor and high quality. The edible rate of the fruit is 40-60%, the juice content is 30-40%, and each 100 ml contains 0.3-0.6 grams of total acid and 100-200 mg of vitamin C. The fruits mature from early October to mid-November. There are many types of Shatian pomelo, and the two types currently cultivated are soft branches and hard branches.

Purchasing Tips:

The method of purchasing grapefruit is generally "smell" and "tapping". Smell, that is, smell the aroma, the ripe sleeves have a strong aroma; knock, that is, press and tap the fruit skin to see if the skin is sagging. If the skin is sunken and has no elasticity, the quality is poor. Listen to the sound when tapping to identify the rawness and ripeness of the fruit and its quality. Pros and cons.

When choosing grapefruit, it is best to choose the standard type that is pointed at the top and wide at the bottom. The skin must be thin and smooth, and the color should be light green or light yellow. It is better if it looks soft and juicy. The taste of freshly picked grapefruit is not the best. It is best to keep it indoors for a few days, usually two weeks later, when the water in the fruit gradually evaporates. At this time, the sweetness increases and the taste becomes more delicious.