Jianyang Tangelo

Jianyang Tangelo

Jianyang Tangelo is a protected geographical indication product.

Jianyang Tangelo is a protected geographical indication trademark.

　　Jianyang Tangelo is a new variety developed by selecting and propagating superior individual plants from grafted offspring of sweet spring tangelo introduced from Japan. It has the Satsuma mandarin as the male parent and Uchida Unshiu mandarin as the female parent, representing a hybrid of orange and grapefruit that combines the desirable traits of both. In 2003, it was certified as a non-staple crop variety in Fujian Province. The Jianyang Tangelo features good adaptability, strong resilience, fast growth, high quality, and high yield, with a yield exceeding 2,500 kilograms per mu. It is more cold-resistant than the Unshiu mandarin, surviving temperatures as low as –7°C without freezing to death, and shows good resistance to scab and canker diseases. The fruit matures from late November to early December, weighing 180–250 grams per piece, with a flat-round shape and attractive appearance. Its flesh is fine-textured, seedless, juicy, and tender, offering a sweet and refreshing flavor. The peel is bright-colored, the pulp is orange-yellow, soluble solids content ranges between 11–14%, titratable acid is 0.96%, and the edible rate reaches 87%. The fruit resists pests and diseases well and stores well. This variety has been trial-planted in areas such as Jianyang, Jian’ou, Nanping, Wuyishan, and Luoyuan, covering an area of 15,000 mu. With a market price of 7–10 yuan per kilogram, it is highly popular among consumers and in high demand, making it a new and excellent variety worthy of large-scale development.

Note: Areas with an average annual temperature below 17°C should first conduct small-scale cultivation trials.

In the early 1980s, Jianyang introduced “sweet spring tangelo” from Japan. After more than 20 years of artificial cultivation, domestication, and variety improvement, the “Jianyang Tangelo” was cultivated and developed into a locally distinctive premium fruit. As a result, Jianyang City was awarded the title of “Key County for High-Quality Fruit Production Bases in China” by the national government in 2007. Currently, Jianyang has 15,000 mu of land planted with Jianyang Tangelo, yielding a total of 33,800 tons.

“Eight mountains, one water, and one field” succinctly describes the landscape of Jianyang, a typical mountainous county. The subtropical monsoon climate brings abundant rainfall, ample sunshine, and mild weather to Jianyang. Coupled with fertile local soil and a unique ecological environment, these factors contribute to the exceptional quality of Jianyang Tangelo. Not only is the fruit seedless, tender, juicy, sweet, and refreshing, but it also remains delicious even when consumed in large quantities, making it very popular in the market.

Currently, “Jianyang Tangelo” has applied for geographical indication product protection, which has been accepted by the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of China. In 2008, it was included in the fifth batch of national demonstration zones.

　　The protected geographical indication area for Jianyang Tangelo covers the current administrative region of Jianyang City, Fujian Province.

　　Source: People’s Government of Jianyang District

　　Source: People’s Government of Jianyang District