Kinnow (or kinoo) is a citrus fruit variety Mandarin majorly grown in Punjab Pakistan
Pakistan as a nation produces about 8 per cent of the world's citrus fruits but sells out only 0.5 per cent of its harvest abroad. These fruits are grown nearly in all the four provinces in varying proportions. But then the product is concentrated in Punjab which grows 95 per cent of the national output. And it is the Sargodha business which alone accounts for 70 per cent of the provincial production.The popular varieties grown in Punjab include oranges, Red Blood, Mausami, Ruby Red , Jaffa , Fruiter, Malta, limes and lemons.
Approximately about 60 per cent of total citrus production is comprised of mandarin being popularly know as 'Kinnow'. Quality wise, 'Kinnow' is the most important variety. It is relished both domestically and internationally for its flavour. It is golden in colour and has a thin loose skin. This variety has been obtained through the cross-breeding of two other varieties 'King' and 'Will Leaf'.with the peak occurring in mid January.
. The advent and use of controlled atmosphere cold storage, have, however made it possible sell citrus fruit as late as April extending the market season considerably in fresh condition. In Pakistan the kinnow is grown under totally natural conditions to enhance the original flavour of the fruit and to preserve its fundamental goodness
Pakistan as a nation produces about 8 per cent of the world's citrus fruits but sells out only 0.5 per cent of its harvest abroad. These fruits are grown nearly in all the four provinces in varying proportions. But then the product is concentrated in Punjab which grows 95 per cent of the national output. And it is the Sargodha business which alone accounts for 70 per cent of the provincial production.The popular varieties grown in Punjab include oranges, Red Blood, Mausami, Ruby Red , Jaffa , Fruiter, Malta, limes and lemons.
Approximately about 60 per cent of total citrus production is comprised of mandarin being popularly know as 'Kinnow'. Quality wise, 'Kinnow' is the most important variety. It is relished both domestically and internationally for its flavour. It is golden in colour and has a thin loose skin. This variety has been obtained through the cross-breeding of two other varieties 'King' and 'Will Leaf'.with the peak occurring in mid January.
. The advent and use of controlled atmosphere cold storage, have, however made it possible sell citrus fruit as late as April extending the market season considerably in fresh condition. In Pakistan the kinnow is grown under totally natural conditions to enhance the original flavour of the fruit and to preserve its fundamental goodness
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