Which fruits are suitable for growing in Yibin, Sichuan?
Yibin has a subtropical humid monsoon climate, and the low hills and river valleys have climatic attributes of the south subtropical zone. It features a mild climate, abundant heat, ample rainfall, suitable sunlight, a long frost-free period, warm winters and early springs, and four distinct seasons, which makes Yibin rich in natural products. So what fruits are suitable for growing in Yibin?
Yibin's climate and soil are suitable for growing fruits such as Jiang'an summer orange, bayberry, pear, mandarin orange, peach, grape, plum, Chinese chestnut, fig, pomegranate, dragon fruit, blueberry, watermelon, and strawberry.
Yibin specialty: Jiang'an summer orange
Jiang'an summer orange is a specialty fruit of Yibin, Sichuan. It was introduced from the United States in 1938 by Professor Zhang Wenxiang, known as the “father of Chinese summer orange”. With a superior geographical environment, a pronounced monsoon climate, four distinct seasons, rain and heat in the same period, and abundant water resources, it is very suitable for the growth of summer orange. The summer orange produced has a relatively fine texture, is juicy, relatively easy to chew without residue, has a balanced sweet-and-sour taste, a rich flavor, and is full of aroma.
The Yibin Municipal Agriculture Bureau has released the "Schematic Diagram of the Agricultural Industry Layout Plan of Yibin City". The schematic diagram includes the overall layout of Yibin City's ten districts and counties, among which are distribution maps of seven major agricultural pillar industries in each region, including sericulture, flue-cured tobacco, tea, vegetables, brewing raw materials, fruits, and specialty grains and oils. According to the planning schematic diagram, the agricultural development layout of each region in Yibin shows a scientifically distributed trend, and the agricultural development characteristics of each region are different. Friends who are interested can search for it.