First, the characteristics of Shatian pomelo in Meixian County
1. Shatian pomelo belongs to Rutaceae, Citrus and Trees. Its shoots, leaf backs, pedicels, calyx and ovary are hairy, its leaves are generally dark purple-red, and its shoots are flat and angular. Leaves are thick, dark green, broadly oval or oval. The top of the fruit is relatively flat, with obvious ring lines and radial grooves, and the pedicle is relatively narrow and elongated in a neck shape. The flesh is crisp and sweet, but it has less water and more seeds. The fruiting period is generally after the end of 10, which belongs to the medium-mature variety.
2. Shatian pomelo prefers warm and humid climate. The air temperature is about 13-6℃ and the annual average rainfall is 1000-2000 mm, which is suitable for its growth and development. The optimum temperature is 2 1-29℃. Shatian pomelo does not require very high topography. It can be planted in plains, beaches, hills, low mountains and mountainous areas below 500 meters above sea level and with a slope of no more than 25. Shatian pomelo is not strict with the soil, and the soil pH value is mainly 5.5-6.5. Generally, it can be planted in alluvial soil, red and yellow soil, purple sand soil and vegetable garden soil.
3. Shatian pomelo can be divided into sour pomelo and sweet pomelo according to the flavor of pulp, white flesh and red flesh according to the color of pulp, spherical pomelo or pear-shaped pomelo according to the shape of fruit, or soft branch and hard branch.
Second, the origin of Shatian pomelo
1, Shatian pomelo is a local product of Rongxian County, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Because Shatian Village in Rong County, Guangxi Province was the earliest planted, Shatian Pomelo was exported to Hong Kong, Nanyang, Europe and America as early as 1930s. At present, Shatian pomelo has been planted in Jiang Xun, Longjiang, Gui Jiang, Lijiang and Hongshui River basins in Guangxi, and introduced in Guangdong, Hunan, Sichuan, Zhejiang and Jiangxi. 20 13 Guangxi has become the largest concentrated production area of Shatian pomelo in China, with a planting area of several hundred thousand mu in the whole autonomous region.
2. Shatian pomelo is suitable for growing in sandy soil with deep and fertile soil layer and good drainage and ventilation. When preparing soil, sawdust, charcoal ash and a small amount of humus can be used. Shatian pomelo likes warm light, so it is necessary to bask in the sun more so as to grow healthily. In summer, you must protect yourself from the sun and avoid being exposed to the hot sun. You can accept normal direct light.
3. Shatian pomelo prefers to grow in warm places, and it will grow better at 2 1-29℃, and it is best not to exceed 35℃ in summer, and its cold tolerance is not very strong. In winter, it must be kept above 10℃ in order to overwinter safely.