Zhuji Red Heart Plum

Zhuji Red Heart Plum

　　　Product Name: Red Heart Plum

　　Place of Origin: Zhuji

　　Product Features: Round and slightly flat in shape, with thin green skin. The flesh near the pit is deep purple-red, the pit is small, the flesh is abundant, juicy, sweet with a slight tartness, fragrant and refreshing, and highly nutritious. Each plum averages about 60 grams. When unripe, the fruit is covered with a layer of white powdery substance, which disappears upon ripening.

　　Product Introduction: The Zhuji Red Heart Plum has a round and slightly flat shape, with thin green skin. The flesh near the pit is deep purple-red, the pit is small, the flesh is abundant, juicy, sweet with a slight tartness, fragrant and refreshing, and highly nutritious. Each plum averages about 60 grams. When unripe, the fruit is covered with a layer of white powdery substance, which disappears upon ripening. Fresh plums are bestsellers in northern provinces and municipalities and are also exported overseas. Processed plum bases (semi-finished products) are mainly shipped to Fujian and Guangxi for the production of premium dried plums. In 1989, Zhuji had 8,500 acres of plum orchards, yielding 1,400 tons of plums annually.

　　Product History: There are many varieties of plums in Zhuji. The Jiatai-era "Huizhou Annals" from the Southern Song Dynasty recorded: “Zhuji has Jingting Plums.” The Xuantong-era "Zhuji County Annals" noted: “The county produces the most Yellow Wax Plums, Madam Plums, and Purple Tip Plums.” The Red Heart Plum is one of the varieties of Zhuji Plums and has been cultivated for several hundred years. The renowned Zhoushan Jintang Plum was introduced over 100 years ago from the Zhuji Red Heart Plum.