Where are the production areas of Xinjiang winter jujube?
Xinjiang winter jujube is mainly produced in Ruoqiang, Hotan, Aral and other places. The jujube fruit is not only rich in vitamin C, but also rich in sugars, which can reduce the damage of chemical drugs to the liver, and its rutin content can also play a role in lowering blood pressure. Besides Xinjiang winter jujube, there are also the following varieties of winter jujube.
Varieties of winter jujube
1. Chengwu winter jujube (winter jujube)
Produced in Chengwu, Caoxian and other places in southwestern Shandong, it is currently the winter jujube variety with the largest fruit. It matures in early to mid-October, with a fruit growth period of about 120 days, and has relatively high yield. It is suitable for fresh eating, processing and drying.
2. Lubei winter jujube (Yanlaihong, apple jujube, rock sugar jujube)
It is currently a winter jujube variety with good fresh-eating quality. Because of its good quality, long history and wide introduction and cultivation, it is currently distributed in Binzhou, Dezhou, Liaocheng in northern Shandong and Cangzhou, Hengshui in southern Hebei. It matures in early to mid-October, with a fruit growth period of about 125 days.
3. Xuecheng winter jujube (winter jujube)
It is the winter jujube variety that matures the latest and has the strongest fruiting ability. It matures in late October, with a fruit growth period of 125-135 days.
4. Long-strip jujube (cone wood jujube)
Produced in Yanchuan, Jiaxian in northeastern Shaanxi. It matures in early to mid-October, does not crack, and has a fruit growth period of 120 days.
5. Donkey teat jujube (cone jujube)
Produced in Yanchuan, Jiaxian in northeastern Shaanxi. It matures in mid-October, with a fruit growth period of about 125 days.
6. September green (winter jujube, October green)
Produced in eastern and northern Henan, southwestern Shandong, and northwestern Anhui. It is suitable for fresh eating and drying, and its quality is excellent. It matures in early to mid-October, with a fruit growth period of about 120 days.
Winter jujube is delicious for fresh eating, with a crisp and sweet taste. Its nutritional value ranks first among all fruits, and it is known as the “king of a hundred fruits”. However, its price is much higher than ordinary jujubes, generally ranging from 20-60 yuan/jin.