Zixi Chestnuts

Zixi Chestnuts

　　Chestnuts have a long cultivation history and are widely distributed in Zixi County, with over 10,000 acres of old chestnut orchards across the county. Chestnuts have always been a traditional agricultural byproduct for farmers in Zixi. In recent years, due to vigorous development of fruit production, the area under chestnut cultivation has rapidly expanded, with an additional 20,000 acres planted. Chestnut yields have also increased significantly, rising from less than 100 tons per year to over 300 tons, making Zixi a well-known chestnut-producing county. In the newly developed orchards, great emphasis has been placed on introducing superior varieties, and over the years, fine chestnut varieties such as Maobanhong and Kuili have been introduced.

　　Currently, the advantages of these superior varieties are very evident. The chestnuts produced in the new orchards not only have excellent fruit quality, characterized by being fragrant, sweet, and glutinous, but are also large in size, glossy in appearance, and aesthetically pleasing, making them highly marketable. They are very popular among customers, and the products are sold as far as Fuzhou, Xiamen, and other places.