Shouning Younai

Shouning Younai

　　Younai, also known as Nai plum, green plum, or peach-shaped plum, is a variety of plum. It is yellowish-green in color, of premium quality, with thick, crisp flesh and a sweet taste. Each fruit weighs 80–120 grams, with a small pit weighing 2–3 grams. The edible rate is over 96%, and the soluble solids content is 12%. The ripening period is from late July to early August. It is resistant to storage and transport, can be stored at room temperature for 15–20 days, and up to 2 months under cold storage conditions. It grows rapidly after planting, begins bearing fruit in 2–3 years, with an average yield of 50–100 kilograms per tree. Its economic lifespan is 30–40 years. It has wide adaptability and can generally be grown in areas suitable for peaches and plums.

　　Fresh Younai fruits have a rich aroma and a pleasantly sweet-and-sour taste, making them highly favored by consumers. The fruit is rich in nutrients, containing 14–16% soluble solids, sugars, vitamins, and various mineral salts such as calcium, phosphorus, and iron. It aids digestion and stimulates appetite and spleen function. When processed into dried plums, the fruit has a glossy, brownish exterior, orange-yellow flesh, and an exceptionally delicious taste. It can be made into honeyed Younai slices, canned sugar-glazed Younai slices, or a variety of candied products that are very competitive in the market.

　　Main production area: located in the Shouning region of eastern Fujian Province, it is a local specialty of Shouning.