When does Wushan crispy plum mature?

Wushan crispy plum is also known as Wushan big plum and has been cultivated since the Tang and Song dynasties. It is a pillar industry of the local characteristic benefit agriculture and one of the main sources of farmers' income growth. So when does it mature? What are its characteristics?

When does Wushan crispy plum mature?

Wushan crispy plum generally matures in late June, but it varies due to weather, climate change and other reasons. In addition, Wushan crispy plum has economic yield in the 3rd year after planting, and enters the full fruit period in 4-5 years.

What characteristics does Wushan crispy plum have?

1. Growing environment

Wushan crispy plum is mainly produced in Quchi Township, Wushan County. The geographical coordinates are 109°33’15’’-110°11’45’’ east longitude, 30°46’05’’-31°28’42’’ north latitude. Quchi Township is located on the Three Gorges scenic line on both banks of the Yangtze River. The soil layer in the low mountain villages is relatively thick, the humidity is sufficient, the soil acidity and alkalinity are relatively good, the sunshine is sufficient, and the climate is warm. The frost-free period is 286 days, the average annual precipitation is 1025mm, the average temperature is 21.3°C, and the effective accumulated temperature is higher than other areas. The land and climate conditions are very suitable for the development of the plum industry.

2. Product quality

The base color of the Wushan crispy plum peel is green to green-yellow, the peel is moderately thick, the fruit dots are obvious, and the fruit powder is thick and white. The flesh is light yellow, the texture is dense, the fiber is few, the juice is abundant and fragrant, crispy and tender, and the sweet and sour taste is palatable. The stone separates from the flesh, the soluble solids content is 13%-14.5%, the titratable acid is 0.59%, and the vitamin C is 7.5mg/100g. The stone is small and oblate, and the edible rate of the fruit reaches more than 94.8%. It not only has a dignified fruit shape, crispy and tender texture, and abundant juice with fragrance, but is also rich in various amino acids and has the effect of nourishing the face and beautifying and smoothing the skin.

3. Plant characteristics

Wushan crispy plum has strong growth vigor, an open tree posture, strong branching ability, and a compact crown. One-year-old branches are light brown, three-year-old branches are brown, long oval. The leaf length is 10cm, the leaf width is 3cm, the leaf tip is gradually pointed, and the leaf base is narrow. The petiole length is 1cm, green, and the leaf veins are clearly dense and fine, forming a network, with obvious serrations on the leaf margin. The flower is single-petaled, small and numerous, a complete flower, white, with abundant pollen.