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Magallanes Davao Pummelo |
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 Pummelo is
the hardiest among all variety of citrus, making it
resistant to pests and diseases. It is the only fruit with
long shelf life. If harvested at the right state of
maturity, it could last for more than a month under ordinary
room temperature. For this reason, the fruit could be
shipped in various destinations without the risk to being
spoiled.
The Magallanes and Nenita pummelo
are the only two commercial varieties that are prolific,
sweet. and juicy
The biggest export
markets of these varieties are Japan and Hong Kong. Pummelo
is regarded as a health fruit so it has unlimited demand
here and abroad. In some fruit stands, these two varieties
with brand names such as 'Golden Fruit,' Dizon Farm, Nenita,
etc. are being retailed at around P80 to P150 per kilo.
A close look at a one-hectare orchard planted to 400
plants at intervals of 5 x 5 meters can gross P160,000 (10
kilos x 400 trees x P40/kilo) on sixth year; production
expenses is 20 percent. This is for single rootstock. 
On the other hand, with double
rootstock, more yields can be realized. Continuously
fruiting, harvest frequency is twice annually. On the second
year, the gross is the same as the third year gross of the
single rootstock; on the 10th year and onwards, the gross
runs up from P2,400,000 (150 kilos x 400 trees x P40/kilo)
to P3,200,000 (200 kilos x 400 trees x P40/kilo).
Growth
and development is accelerated or double in comparison with
single rootstock. Just as a
man could travel faster with two feet than one foot, a plant
could grow faster with double root systems. |
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