Chandler is a hybrid of Siamese Pink pomelo and Siamese Sweet pomelo. Chandlers are notable for their huge size and circular form. The hue of the rind varies from yellow to yellow-pink. The flesh is pink/dark pink on the inside. Surprisingly, the pulp of a Chandler pomelo can have several distinct flavors within the same fruit.
Chandler is a popular pomelos variety. It’s a hybrid of the Siamese Sweet (white, acid-free) and Siamese Pink (acid) pomelos, produced in Indio, California, and marketed in 1961. It originated in the city of Riverside, California. The fruit is a nearly flawless globe, ranging in size from medium to large, with a smooth peel that occasionally has a reddish tinge. Pulp is pink to medium red in color, finely grated, delicate, and juicy. The segment walls are extremely thin. The flavor is superior to either parent; it’s subacid and has roughly 12% sugar. The fruit is seedy. It’s produced fruit early in the season, and the quality is good for storing