Shuhe Walnuts

Shuhe Walnuts

　　Shuhe walnuts are a specialty of Shuhe City, Xingtai, Hebei Province. The "Yiguo" brand of thin-shelled walnuts from Shuhe uses the "Xiangling" variety, which won a National Science and Technology Progress Award. This early-bearing, thin-shelled variety features plump kernels, pure color, rich flavor, smooth and attractive shells, and easy eating.

　　As people pay increasing attention to health, green and organic foods are becoming popular in the market. Shuhe has focused on the organic walnut market, maintaining high standards and strict requirements in cultivation. Its products sell well across the country and are in short supply. Organic production has made Shuhe walnuts highly sought after.

　　The organic walnut planting area in Shuhe City covers 6,000 mu, with an annual output of 200,000 kilograms. The products are in high demand. Walnut cultivation in Shuhe follows high standards, with every production process — from site selection and tree spacing to planting, soil, water and fertilizer management, and pruning — strictly carried out according to national organic food production protocols.

　　There are no pollution sources near the production bases. The air, soil, and irrigation water are regularly tested by technical personnel. Moreover, the soil is fertile with deep layers. During cultivation, only organic and biological fertilizers are used, along with large amounts of homemade organic fertilizer to maintain nutrient balance in the soil, improve soil structure, and enhance microbial activity. Chemical fertilizers are prohibited to prevent adverse effects on orchard environments and fruit quality.

　　Shuhe strives to build its own brand, the "Yiguo" brand of walnuts. The "Yiguo" brand of thin-shelled walnuts uses the "Xiangling" variety, which won a National Science and Technology Progress Award. This early-bearing, thin-shelled variety features plump kernels, pure color, rich flavor, smooth and attractive shells, and easy eating. In terms of management, Shuhe adheres to a strategy led by technology, having hired experts from institutions such as Shandong Fruit Research Institute, Hebei Agricultural University, and Hebei University of Engineering as technical advisors. It has also employed numerous professional forestry and fruit experts and produces walnuts following organic fruit production techniques, especially in pruning and pest control, aiming to maintain ecological balance. For pest and disease prevention, physical, mechanical, and biological methods are used to leverage natural predators. To manage weed issues, strategies such as grass suppression and mulching around tree bases are applied. No chemical preservatives are used during fruit storage and transport, ensuring the natural taste and quality safety of the walnuts.

　　Since its launch, the "Yiguo" brand of thin-shelled walnuts has attracted a wide range of distributors and consumers with its excellent quality amid fierce market competition. The product has successfully entered the Beijing market and is highly favored by customers. It is also sold in major southern cities, with sales outlets set up in commercial hubs in Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Nanjing, and other locations. In surrounding areas such as Shandong and Hebei, walnut sales are particularly brisk.