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Citrus => Citrus General Discussion => Topic started by: Luisport on April 27, 2017, 05:51:32 PM

Title: Strange-shaped Pomelos
Post by: Luisport on April 27, 2017, 05:51:32 PM

VietNamNet Bridge – Strange-shaped fruits like wine-gourd shaped pomelos and watermelons, and square and gold-bullion shaped watermelons grown in the Mekong Delta are attracting attention of traders and individual consumers.
http://english.vietnamnet.vn/fms/business/56257/strange-shaped-fruits-sell-well.html (http://english.vietnamnet.vn/fms/business/56257/strange-shaped-fruits-sell-well.html)   ;)

Title: Re: Strange-shaped Pomelos
Post by: Millet on April 27, 2017, 08:36:09 PM

They grow them in a mold.  Square watermelons have been around for some time.

Title: Re: Strange-shaped Pomelos
Post by: Luisport on April 28, 2017, 04:44:08 AM

Quote from: Millet on April 27, 2017, 08:36:09 PM

They grow them in a mold.  Square watermelons have been around for some time.

Yes, i know it on watermelons but not on pomelos...  ;D

Title: Re: Strange-shaped Pomelos
Post by: pineislander on May 13, 2017, 06:01:33 AM

Looks to me like just a plastic ty-wrap was put on the pomelo.