Hanoi (VNS/VNA) – One month before Tet (Lunar New Year) festival, residents in Phuc Dien ward, Bac Tu Liem district in Hanoi are busy with the harvest of pomelos. From the 10th lunar month, vast pomelo orchards in the area are heavy with the bright yellow of millions of ripe pomelos. For a long time, the Dien pomelo has been considered a specialty of Hanoi. The citrus fruit is also one of the most sought-after products that Vietnamese people purchase for the Tet celebration. Dien pomelo trees are typically not tall, just about 2.5m high, and each tree can yield more than 100 fruits. With its fragrant rind and juicy, sweet citrus flesh, Dien pomelo has won the favour of…
Published Date: 2024-01-14
Source: VietnamPlus
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