Where are loquats mainly produced, and which loquats in China taste the best?
In spring, many fruits hit the market one after another, and when it comes to spring fruits, of course we must mention the "first fruit of spring" - the loquat. Its golden-yellow skin wraps a very small fruit, but its taste is very sweet, and it has rich nutritional value, with effects such as promoting appetite and stabilizing blood pressure. As market demand for loquats rises, their growing regions have also become increasingly widespread. So where are loquats mainly produced? Which loquats in China taste the best? Let's find out together.
Where are loquats mainly produced?
The loquat originated in southeastern China and is named for its leaves, which resemble the pipa instrument. Its good edible value and medicinal value have led to its widespread cultivation in China. At present, loquats in China are mainly distributed in Gansu, Shaanxi, Henan, Jiangsu, Anhui, Sichuan, Hunan, Yunnan, Guizhou, Guangdong and other places. In addition, they are also cultivated in Japan, India, Vietnam, Myanmar, Thailand and Indonesia.
Which loquats in China taste the best?
1. Tangqi, Hangzhou
Tangqi loquat is mainly produced in Tangqi Town, Yuhang District, Hangzhou City, and is a geographical indication protected product recognized by the National Intellectual Property Administration. Tangqi loquat was first planted in the Sui Dynasty and was listed as a tribute item during the Tang Dynasty. Tangqi loquat has varieties such as Ruan Tiao Bai Sha, Da Hong Pao, Bao Zhu, Yang Dun and Jia Jiao. Among them, Ruan Tiao Bai Sha is the most famous and also the most precious, known as the "best of loquats."
2. Ninghai, Ningbo
Ninghai, Ningbo has the reputation of "the hometown of Zhejiang loquats," and its white loquat planting area reaches more than 10,000 mu. "Ninghai Bai" loquat is a high-quality white sand loquat variety first bred in Ninghai County, improved from Ruan Tiao Bai Sha loquat. Its fruit is round and smooth, with thin skin and abundant juice, high sugar content, and a pleasant sweet-and-sour taste, and it is known as "one of Ninghai's treasures."
3. Dongshan, Suzhou
Suzhou is a traditional production area for loquat cultivation, and the white sand loquat of Dongshan in Dongting has been famous since ancient times. Wang Shimao of the Ming Dynasty once recorded in Xue Pu Za Shu that "Dongting loquat is the finest under heaven." Dongshan's white sand loquat is round and plump, with thin skin and thick flesh, white flesh, and a sweet, tender, juicy taste. The ancients called it "wax pill."
4. Putian, Fujian
Loquat is one of the four famous fruits of Putian, Fujian. Putian has superior geographical conditions, with a warm and humid subtropical maritime monsoon climate, abundant sunshine, moderate rainfall and large temperature differences between day and night, which is very suitable for loquat growth. Therefore, Putian's loquats are generally plump and large, brightly colored, and easy to store and transport.
5. Mengzi, Yunnan
Mengzi loquats are the earliest to ripen and go on the market nationwide, and their fruiting period is extremely long, from November to April of the following year, lasting a full half year. Mengzi has year-round sunshine and abundant rainfall. In addition, the local fertile red soil is rich in various minerals needed for plant growth, providing excellent conditions for loquat growth.
Our country has a vast territory, and there are also very many high-quality loquat varieties produced here. When choosing, you can look at the "bottom" of the loquat. The closer the shape of the "bottom" is to a five-pointed star, the usually sweeter and richer the flesh will be. I wonder which place's loquats everyone likes to eat? You are welcome to leave a comment for discussion.
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