NZ Sweet Pomelo Plant - Marcot
$159.00 NZD
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Pomelo (Citrus grandis)
The Sweet Pomelo is a magnificent citrus variety, celebrated for its impressive size and delightful light yellowish flesh. The fruit weighs approximately 1.5 to 3 kg, offering a naturally sweet and refreshing flavour. These Marcot NZ Sweet Pomelos are propagated from an exceptionally prolific 30+ year-old mother plant, ensuring premium quality and consistent performance.
Key features of our Marcot NZ Sweet Pomelo:
- Naturally sweet and juicy flesh
- Fruit size ranges from 1.5 to 3 kg
- Thick, easy-to-peel rind
- Minimal seeds ratio to flesh
- Highly productive trees
- Cold tolerant
- Compact growth habit, ideal for planting in the ground or large pots
These plants are ideal for citrus enthusiasts and thrive with good care in a sunny and warm environment. Perfect for juicing, fresh consumption, or adding a tropical twist to your recipes.
Delivery starts January 2025 – pre-order now as quantities are limited!
Plant Care
- Soil: Prefers well-draining, fertile soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0.
- Watering: Water deeply and regularly, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings.
- Temperature: Thrives in temperatures between 15°C and 30°C. Protect from frost.
- Light: Full sun is essential for optimal growth and fruit production.
- Fertilising: Use a citrus-specific NPK fertilizer with micronutrients, typically a ratio like 6-3-3, every four to six weeks during the growing season.
- Pruning: Prune to shape, improve airflow, and remove dead or diseased branches in late winter or early spring.
- Mulching: Apply a layer of organic mulch around the base to help retain moisture and suppress weeds, but keep it away from the trunk.
- Pest Control: Monitor for citrus pests such as scale, mites, and citrus leaf miner. Treat with appropriate insecticides or natural remedies.
- Flowering and Fruiting: Blooms in spring with fruit development continuing through summer and into fall, depending on the variety.
- Potting: Suitable for container growing, especially dwarf varieties. Ensure containers have good drainage.
- Feeding Regime: Increase feeding frequency during peak growing and fruiting periods.