Gutian Honey Peaches

Gutian honey peaches

　　Gutian honey peaches (sweet peath of gutian) are among the finest in Fujian Province, renowned both within and beyond the province for their unique flavor and quality. The cultivation of Gutian honey peaches has a long history (dating back to 1700 AD), spanning over 300 years. Local residents have traditionally grown honey peaches since ancient times and have accumulated rich experience in cultivation. Gutian honey peaches are mostly grown around Cuiping Lake, where the air is fresh and the climate is warm and humid. The favorable growing environment provides ideal conditions for the cultivation of Gutian honey peaches. In 2001, the county’s honey peach cultivation area reached 27,000 mu, with a total output of 11,000 tons, making it one of the province’s major honey peach producing areas. Dozens of specialized honey peach cultivation villages have emerged across the county, forming a premium series of varieties highlighted by Yuhualu, Baifeng, Annong No.1, Okubo, and Yulu.

　　 Gutian honey peaches (Amygdalus persica 1.) belong to the Rosaceae family, Prunus genus, and Persica subgenus, and are deciduous small trees. Gutian honey peaches are large in size, with an average single fruit weight of over 120 grams. They feature bright-colored skin, milky-white flesh, tender texture, abundant juice, a fragrant aroma, and a richly sweet flavor with a well-balanced sweetness and acidity—offering excellent quality that is highly favored by consumers. The market for Gutian honey peaches is broad, with promising potential for further development.

　　 The “Jile” brand Gutian honey peaches were awarded the title of “Green Food” by the China Green Food Development Center in 2002, and in 2004 were recognized as a “Fujian Famous Brand Product” by the Fujian Famous Product Evaluation Committee.