Pomelo

Citrus maxima

Also known as Citrus grandis (Synonym), Chinese grapefruit (English), Lusho fruit (English), Pommelo (English), Pompelmous (English), Pummelo (English), Shaddock (English), Pompelmoes (Dutch), Cimboa (Spanish), Pampelmusa (Spanish), Pamplemousse (French), Pamplemoussier (French), Pomélo (French), Adamsapfel (German), Pampelmuse (German), Riesenorange (German), Pampaleone (Italian), Jabong (Other)

The largest citrus fruit species, with thick rind and mild, sweet-tart pulp.

Family

Rutaceae

Climate requirements

Tropical to subtropical climate

Soil types

Well-drained loamy soils

Value chain

Products from this Crop

Fresh Pomelo

Fresh pomelo, sourced from farms across Kenya and sold by the kilogram. See the Knowledge Platform entry for growing details.