The Secret to Caring for Pomelo Trees for High Yield and Longevity With Baconco

A bountiful harvest of high-quality pomelos is the desire of every gardener. Let's explore effective pomelo tree care products from Baconco!

Some factors to consider when caring for pomelo trees

Pomelo is a perennial fruit tree that provides high economic value. To achieve optimal yield and quality, scientific care techniques are a decisive factor. Farmers need to pay attention to some important factors as follows:

• Environmental conditions:

• Temperature: The ideal temperature for pomelo trees is between 23-29°C. Both excessively high and low temperatures affect growth, especially during the flowering and fruit-setting stages.
• Light: Pomelo trees need adequate sunlight for photosynthesis. The light intensity equivalent to sunlight at 9 AM is the most suitable. Avoid planting trees in overly shaded areas.

• Soil: The ideal soil is loose, well-draining, nutrient-rich, with a pH of 5.5-7. The soil should have a cultivation layer at least 0.6m thick, with light to medium texture, organic matter content >3%, low salinity, and a groundwater level below 0.8m.
• Watering: Pomelo trees require a lot of water, especially when flowering and fruiting. However, the trees cannot tolerate waterlogging. Water regularly during dry seasons and on dry days during the rainy season. The salinity of the irrigation water should not exceed 0.2% (2g/liter).

Key factors affecting the productivity and lifespan of pomelo trees

To ensure that pomelo trees bear abundant fruit, achieve high productivity, and maintain sustainable longevity, gardeners need to pay special attention to several key factors below:

Soil:

• Loose, nutrient-rich soil with good drainage (pH 5.5-6.5) is ideal. Sandy loam and alluvial soil near rivers are suitable choices. 
• Prepare the soil by deep plowing, thorough harrowing, and exposing it to sunlight, while adding decomposed organic fertilizer. The minimum planting hole size should be 60x60x60cm. 
• Mix the soil with decomposed manure and lime powder before planting.

Nutrients:

• Nutrition determines the yield and quality of pomelos. The tree requires a full range of macronutrients (N, P, K), secondary nutrients (Ca, Mg, S), and micronutrients (Zn, B, Fe, Mn, etc.).
• The basic construction stage requires a lot of nitrogen, while the flowering and fruit-setting stage needs phosphorus and potassium. Applying the right type, dosage, and timing of fertilizer helps the tree stay healthy and increases its resistance.

Pest and disease control:

• Common pests include leaf miners, leafhoppers, red spider mites, and diseases like leaf spot, scab, and yellowing leaves. Carefully observe leaves, branches, and fruit to detect early signs of pests and diseases. 
• Garden sanitation, using safe pesticides, crop rotation, and biological traps are effective control measures.

Irrigation:

• Water adequately, especially during flowering, fruit-setting, and fruit development. Water in the early morning or late afternoon. 
• Adjust the amount of water according to each stage and weather conditions. Avoid overwatering, which can cause root rot and create conditions for fungal diseases to develop. 
• Using a drip irrigation system helps save water and provides consistent moisture to the plants.

Pruning and shaping:

Pruning plays an important role in pomelo tree care. Image: Internet.

• Prune off weak, dry, pest-infested branches, those that grow too densely. Creating a balanced canopy helps the tree grow evenly and makes it easier to care for and harvest, enhancing photosynthesis. 
• It is necessary to prune branches that bear fruit, removing weak branches and those that grow excessively to focus nutrients on the fruit.

Comprehensive pomelo care solutions from Baconco

Understanding the difficulties that gardeners face in caring for pomelo trees, Baconco offers a comprehensive nutritional solution to optimize yield and fruit quality.

With specialized, high-quality products imported from France, Baconco accompanies farmers to create fruitful pomelo gardens, achieving outstanding economic efficiency:

• ORGANICONCO organic fertilizer: A premium organic biological fertilizer with completely organic nutritional components, helping to improve soil structure, increase moisture retention, stimulate beneficial microorganisms, and enhance the plant's resistance to pests and diseases.
• ANIMA organic fertilizer: A premium organic biological fertilizer, similar to ORGANICONCO, providing entirely organic nutrition to help plants grow strong and increase resistance.
• NPK CON CO BASEOS 20-10-10+6S+0.045B: 
  • Premium NPK fertilizer combined with imported biological enzymes from France helps enrich the soil with various beneficial microorganisms, such as nitrogen-fixing bacteria, phosphorus-solubilizing bacteria, organic matter-decomposing bacteria, and microorganisms that convert toxic iron sulfate into chelated iron, making it available for plants.
  • When Baseo 20-10-10 is applied to the soil, the activity of these diverse microorganisms improves soil structure, making it more porous, enhancing moisture retention, and boosting nutrient availability. 
  • This transformation shifts the soil from a compacted state to a loose, aerated one, promoting healthy and long-lasting green growth in plants.
• NPK CON CO 16-16-8 ANTI-SALINITY: 
  • The product contains 100% potassium in the form of potassium sulfate (K₂SO₄), which helps prevent salt accumulation around plant roots, enhancing resistance to acidity and salinity. This is particularly beneficial for acidic and saline-affected areas in the Mekong Delta.
  • Additionally, with 100% potassium sulfate, the fruit grows faster, retains more moisture, and avoids dryness or tough pulp. This leads to higher yield and improved pomelo quality.
• NPK CON CO 12-11-18+1.4Ca+5S+0.1Zn+0.1B: Granular NPK fertilizer rich in potassium and trace elements, helping fruits grow large, shiny, and beautifully colored, increasing yield.

Baconco’s scientific fertilization process, combined with proper care techniques, helps pomelo trees achieve high yield and superior quality. We hope the information shared above from Baconco will help farmers better understand effective pomelo care methods, allowing them to apply these practices in reality for bountiful and high-quality pomelo harvests. See you in the next experience-sharing articles!