Desi Chakotra Pomelo Tree
Citrus maxima – The King of Citrus
- ✓ Large, juicy fruit with sweet and tangy pulp
- ✓ Impressive size and ornamental appeal
- ✓ Thrives in warm, humid regions of Pakistan
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Orders are dispatched from our nursery and delivered to your address across Pakistan. We will share tracking details once your order ships.
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If your plant arrives damaged, contact us with photos of the plant and packaging so we can review the issue and help make it right.
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Plant Details
Everything you need to know before you plant
To improve sweetness and fruit size, reduce watering slightly in the 4-6 weeks before harvest. Avoid fruit cracking by maintaining steady moisture during early fruit development.
Outdoor: Choose a location that gets full sun and has rich, loamy, well-draining soil. Pomelo trees prefer a slightly elevated spot to avoid water stagnation.
Potting: Select a large, sturdy pot (at least 16-20 inches wide). Place in a spot with full sunlight.
Pomelo trees like consistent moisture but not soggy soil. Deep watering once every 5-7 days is ideal during growing season. Avoid watering when the tree is flowering heavily.
Begin feeding in early spring (March) using a citrus-specific fertilizer rich in nitrogen and potassium. Feed once a month till September. Micronutrients like magnesium and zinc improve fruit size and taste.
Prune in late winter before new growth. Remove weak, crossing branches and open up the center for better air circulation. Always remove suckers growing from below the graft point.
Though somewhat tolerant to cool nights, Pomelo trees must be protected from frost. Grow in pots and shift indoors or cover with frost cloths during extreme cold spells.
- ✓ Grown in the rich soil of our Pattoki nursery
- ✓ Field-tested for heat and humidity tolerance in Pakistan
- ✓ Superior fruiting varieties selected for size and flavor
- ✓ Can bear fruit in 2-3 years
About Desi Chakotra Pomelo Tree
The King of Citrus
The Pomelo Tree, known locally as Desi Chakotra, is the largest citrus fruit in the world. Its fruits are massive, round to pear-shaped, and covered in thick yellow-green rinds. Inside, you'll find pale pink to white juicy pulp that's mildly sweet with a hint of tang. Unlike commercial grapefruit, Pomelo has a more delicate flavor and is far less bitter.
In Pakistani households, it's often enjoyed with black salt and chili. It thrives particularly well in the fertile plains of Punjab and Sindh.
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Pomelo – Size Guide
Choosing the right size for your Desi Chakotra Pomelo Tree:
| Size | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Small | Great for early starters – ideal for learning plant care. |
| Medium | Stronger growth, likely to fruit in 2–3 years. |
| Large | May fruit within 1–2 seasons depending on care. |
15-DAY Alive & Thrive™ GUARANTEE
Every plant is packed with care so it arrives alive and ready to thrive. If your plant arrives damaged or does not settle in within the first 15 days after delivery, contact us and we will provide a one-time replacement (delivery charges not included).
This guarantee does not cover plants that are not suited to your growing area. Not sure if a plant will work for your location? Talk to our plant experts before you order.
Delivery & Shipping
We dispatch from our nursery and deliver to your address across Pakistan.
- Free shipping on orders of PKR 50,000 and above
- For smaller orders, the shipping charge is shown at checkout
- Minimum order value is PKR 30,000
- We share tracking details once your order ships
Export and bulk orders are quoted individually. Use the Export & Bulk Inquiry button on this page.