Pomelo flower and harvesting only one time a year. The main crop matures in October while the fruits ripen at the season have fewer seeds and superior quality. In Pinghe, the fruits ripen from October to next February. Pomelo fruits for marketing are generally picked when just beginning to turn yellow, heaped in large piles for sale. If not disposed of
immediately, they are stored in dry, ventilated sheds shaded by trees. The fruits keep for long periods and transport well because of the peel. After 3 months, the peel will be deeply wrinkled but the pulp will be juicier and retain appealing flavor. If stored too long, they may become bitter. Vacuum film-wrapped fruits within netted-bag in ventilated paper-boxes have kept in good condition for 6 to 8 months during trade in China and sea transport to overseas.