Pontianak Oranges

Pontianak oranges (Citrus nobilis var. microcarpa) is a type of orange conjoined with the physical characteristics of thin and smooth, shiny skin. Pontianak oranges have a sweet taste and is one of the leading commodity Pontianak. Actually, this orange is not the result of agricultural production Pontianak. The center actually came from Tebas, Sambas regency. But orange has long been known under the trademark "Pontianak oranges. " In the Malay language term, "Tebas punye jeruk, Pontianak punye name. " 

Historical development of Tangerine which eventually known as the Orange Pontianak in West Kalimantan since 1936, precisely in the Tebas District, Sambas regency. Seedlings originating from the People's Republic of China. Until early 1950 have been successfully cultured citrus Siamese to reach 1,000 ha. In 1960 most of the orange tree was cut down due to disease. It is the people Sambas back to develop the potential of citrus. Area of ​​potential development areas KSP Orange currently between 10,000 - 20.0000 ha, contained in the district. Sambas. Its location is situated in a vast expanse of lowland in several villages in the District of Pemangkat, Tebas, Sambas, and Teluk Keramat.

According to the official website of Province of West Kalimantan, the benefits of this type of Tangerine, among others, in terms of its popularity is already pretty well known both within and outside the country (especially ASEAN). In addition, the productivity is also quite long (15-20 years) with a benefit cost ratio (BCR) of 3.59. Siamese orange BCR was the highest compared to other agricultural commodities in West Kalimantan. Also in the market prices are relatively stable and tends to increase.

Posted by: Indah Purnama Sari