Latest Roundup of Common Wax Apple Cultivars
Wax apple is a fruit unique to the south. Due to its limited growing conditions, it cannot be popularized nationwide, which is why its price far exceeds that of other fruits. Wax apple is mainly produced in Taiwan, China, Hainan, and the Malaysia region, and was later introduced to the mainland for cultivation. After years of breeding, multiple varieties have been derived, and their appearance and taste have all changed somewhat. Let's take a look below.
1. Black Diamond Wax Apple
Black Diamond wax apple is currently the main cultivar grown in Hainan and the Taiwan region of China. It originated in Taiwan, China, and was introduced for planting in 2000, giving it a cultivation history of nearly 20 years. Its fruit is extremely large compared with other original varieties, with a single fruit weighing up to about 15 grams. The fruit is bell-shaped and ranges from deep red to purple-red. It is extremely nutritious and highly favored by consumers on the market.
2. Black Pearl Wax Apple
Black Pearl wax apple is an improved variety. Because it is planted in coastal areas, where the local soil has a high salt content, and combined with the sea breeze blowing in from the sea, the wax apples it produces are smaller in size, with a darker appearance that is purple-red. The fruit's ridges are obvious, the fruit has a glossy surface and is waxy, the flesh is off-white, and there is less spongy tissue, making the flesh crisp and very juicy.
3. Large-Leaf Red Wax Apple
Large-Leaf Red wax apple originated in Malaysia. Its appearance is bright and vivid, a bright red color. When smelled near the fruit, it has a faint fresh fragrance, and after taking a bite, it carries a refreshing, cooling sensation. It quenches thirst and reduces internal heat, making it most suitable for eating in high-temperature weather.
4. China Red Wax Apple
As its name suggests, China Red wax apple is a variety obtained through breeding after introduction, produced by grafting Black Diamond and Large-Leaf Red varieties. It is now a unique variety in Hainan. It can bloom and bear fruit throughout all four seasons. It has absorbed the advantages of Black Diamond and Large-Leaf Red, with fruit that is large and excellent, but the fruit can weigh as much as 250-300 grams. Its skin is bright red, and its taste is sweet and crisp with abundant juice.
5. Milk Wax Apple
Milk wax apple may be relatively unfamiliar to us. It was introduced to the mainland from Taiwan, China, in 2005 and is relatively common in Taiwan, China. Its characteristic is that it is an organic food, and in Sanya it has a relatively good price and is a novel local specialty. During cultivation, it uses only biological organic fertilizer and never applies any chemical fertilizer or agricultural machinery fertilizer. It is grown using nutrient agents made from bacterial strains and raw materials such as milk, eggs, fish meal, and fish bones.
The above is the full introduction to common wax apple cultivars. We hope it helps you. If you want to learn more about wax apple cultivation, please stay tuned to us.