An Overview of the Latest Situation of Peach Production Area Distribution
The peach is a deciduous small tree of the genus Prunus in the family Rosaceae. Its flowers can be ornamental, its fruit is juicy and can be eaten fresh or made into preserved peaches, canned peaches, etc., and the kernel can also be eaten. There are many varieties. It originated in China, is widely cultivated in all provinces and regions, and is now planted throughout the world. Below, let us take a look together at the distribution of peach production areas!
Distribution of Peach Production Areas
The peach originated in China, is widely cultivated in all provinces and regions, and is now planted throughout the world. China's main commercial cultivation areas are in the provinces of North China and East China, with relatively concentrated areas including Beijing, Tianjin, Shandong, Henan, Hebei, Shaanxi, Gansu, Sichuan, Liaoning, Zhejiang, Shanghai, Jiangsu and other places.
Environment of Peach Production Areas
The peach likes warmth and is slightly cold-tolerant, and prefers fertile, well-drained soil. Alkaline soil and heavy clay soil are both unsuitable. It does not tolerate waterlogging and should not be cultivated in low-lying areas where water accumulates. Its root system is relatively shallow, but it has many fibrous roots and is well developed, and its lifespan is relatively short.
China's Hometowns of Peach
1. Hometown of Yellow Peach: The hometown of yellow peach is located in Wutai Town, Pingyi County, Linyi City, Shandong Province. This township is known for large-scale planting and excellent supply of quality yellow peach series varieties. In March 2011, “Wutai Yellow Peach” successfully registered the “China Geographical Indication Certification Trademark” with the Trademark Office of the State Administration for Industry and Commerce, and it is reputed as China's hometown of yellow peach.
2. Hometown of Fei Peach: The Fei peach of Feicheng City, Shandong Province, also known as big peach or Buddha peach, is famous at home and abroad for its large fruit and delicious taste. It is a famous specialty of Feicheng and has long enjoyed the reputation of “the crown of all peaches.” In December 2004, among the third batch of famous and high-quality economic forest hometowns announced by the State Forestry Administration, Feicheng City was honored with the title of “China's Hometown of Feicheng Peach.”
3. Hometown of Nectarine: Sijinggang is in Pinglin Town, Zaoyang City, Hubei Province. This is the largest “hometown of nectarine” in northwestern Hubei, and Sijinggang nectarine is a geographical indication protected product and an agro-product geographical indication product.
4. Hometown of Flat Peach: In 1955, the 143rd Regiment of the Eighth Agricultural Division of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps began large-scale planting of flat peaches. In October 2000, it was officially named “China's Hometown of Flat Peach” by the China Agricultural Specialty Products Professional Committee.