Suichuan Kumquats

Suichuan Kumquats

Suichuan kumquats are a geographical indication certification trademark.

　　Suichuan kumquats, along with cured duck and Gougunao tea, are hailed as the “Three Treasures of Suichuan.” Renowned for their “golden color, large size, thin skin, and sweet taste,” they are also known to have health benefits such as “relieving coughs, regulating qi, and dissolving phlegm.” The county currently has 75,000 mu of kumquat plantations, producing 14 million kilograms of fresh kumquats annually. In terms of cultivation area, yield, and fruit quality, Suichuan ranks first among China’s four major kumquat-producing regions. In 1997, Suichuan was officially named the “Hometown of Chinese Kumquats” by the National Ministry of Agriculture.