At a garden of Dien pomelo in Hanoi (Photo: VNA)Hanoi (VNA) –With its unique fragrance and sweetness, Dien pomelo, grown in Phu Dien ward,Bac Tu Liem district, Hanoi, is a precious gift for the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.
Dien pomeloused to be one of the special fruits to be offered to kings.
The fruit originally came from Doan Hung area in the northern province of Phu Tho.It has soon adapted to the soil of Phu Dien ward in Bac Tu Liem district, Hanoiand became the capital city’s speciality.
Dien pomelo trees bear fruits during the last two months of the lunar calendarwhen people prepare for Tet festivals.
At that time, Dien villagers received a lot of people coming to buy the fruitright at their orchards.
To meet demand for Tet festival, owners of pomelo orchards have introducedornamental pomelo trees.
“Pomelo fruit is popular as itsflowers are very aromatic, the fruits are sweet-smelling therefore I choseornamental pomelo tree to display during Tet holiday. However, ornamentalpomelo trees require more caring,” said Vu Van Hai.
Unlike other pomelo varieties, Dien pomelo can be kept up to four monthswithout any preservatives. People are advised to let the fruit’s skin dry toenjoy its full taste.
Nowadays, Dien pomelo is planted in many provinces and cities but the qualityof Dien pomelo in Phu Dien ward, Bac Tu Liem district, Hanoi is still the best.
Vu Duc Ngoc, Chairman of the People’sCommittee of Phu Dien ward, said: “Dien pomelo has been planted in many places, such as Ho Chi Minh Cityand Ha Tay, but the quality of the fruit in our locality remains the best.”
Currently, there are many pomelo varieties with unique taste andfragrance but Dien pomelos are still loved for their particular taste andsweetness.
The fruit is also a pride of pomelo growersin the locality.-VNA
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