When is pomelo season in Singapore?

Malaysia: Jan–Feb, Aug–Sep; China: Sep–Nov; Thailand: Aug–Oct. Fresh-crop months by origin.

How do I pick a ripe pomelo?

Weight: Heavy for its size. Light ones are dry inside. Skin: Smooth and slightly soft, not hard. Smell: Fragrant skin.

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Pomelo in October (this month)

These origins are in fresh-crop season. Malaysia is stored fruit.

MalaysiaChinaThailand

Fresh cropStored / lateNot shipping

Fresh crop now (2)

ChinaFujian, Guangdong

Fresh crop

Guanxi honey pomelo, Shatian

New crop, harvest 1 month in

Harvest Sep–Nov. Large, pear-shaped and stores for months.

ThailandNakhon Pathom, Chai Nat

Fresh crop

Khao Nam Phueng, Thong Dee

New crop, harvest 2 months in

Grown all year, best Aug–Oct. Thong Dee has pink, juicy flesh.

Stored or late season (1)

MalaysiaTambun (Perak)

Stored

Tambun white & pink pomelo

About 2 months since harvest

Available all year. Peaks for Mid-Autumn Festival (Aug–Sep) and Chinese New Year (Jan–Feb).

KeepCounter

Lasts1–2 weeks whole

Peeled segments keep 3–4 days in an airtight box in the fridge.

Buying tips (3)

Pomelo is around all year, but freshest from Aug to Nov, just in time for Mid-Autumn Festival.
Pick heavy fruit with smooth, slightly soft skin. Light pomelos tend to be dry inside.
A fragrant skin is a good sign. Pomelos keep for a couple of weeks at room temperature.

When is pomelo season in Singapore?: Malaysia: Jan–Feb, Aug–Sep; China: Sep–Nov; Thailand: Aug–Oct. Fresh-crop months by origin.
Which country's pomelo is best in October?: Look for China, Thailand.
How do I pick a ripe pomelo?: Weight: Heavy for its size. Light ones are dry inside. Skin: Smooth and slightly soft, not hard. Smell: Fragrant skin.
How should I store pomelo?: Counter. Lasts 1–2 weeks whole. Peeled segments keep 3–4 days in an airtight box in the fridge.