
Overview of Vietnamese Pomelo – One of the Ancestors of the Citrus World
In Vietnam, the pomelo holds a special place in cultural traditions. During the Mid-Autumn Festival, the round fruit symbolizes the full moon – a sign of reunion, completeness, and wishes for prosperity. During Tet (Lunar New Year), pomelo is also considered a fruit of luck, associated with wealth and abundance. Pomelo (Citrus maxima or Citrus grandis) carries significant cultural, spiritual, and economic value in Vietnam. But did you know that nearly all familiar citrus fruits today – including oranges, lemons, mandarins, and grapefruit – trace their genetic heritage back to