Baoshan Apples

Baoshan Apples

Baoshan Apples are a product with a geographical indication for agricultural products.

　　The production area of Baoshan apples is mainly hilly, with abundant sunlight, large diurnal temperature variations, and moderately acidic soil. The unique microclimate and superior geographical conditions produce apples of distinctive quality—vibrant in color, well-shaped, smooth-skinned, fully developed, and exhibiting the characteristic features of each variety. The fruit has an even wax coating and is highly resistant to storage.

　　“Baoshan apples and Shagou melons, Jiaohe cabbage and Haiqing tea.” As one of Huangdao’s signature agricultural products, Baoshan apples have long remained relatively unknown despite enjoying excellent local reputation. Recently, at the fourth national expert review meeting for the registration of geographical indications for agricultural products, the “Baoshan Apples” geographical indication submitted by Baoshan Town in Huangdao District successfully passed the expert evaluation, becoming the first fruit-related geographical indication protection brand since the establishment of Qingdao West Coast New Area.

　　The geographical indication protection area for Baoshan Apples as an agricultural product includes 44 villages such as Shangchai Village, Luoguo Village, Xiachai Village, Lijiagou Village, Shangzhuang Village, Lvjia Village, Dongzhuang Village, Xiaowoluo Village, and Dazhangba Village in Baoshan Town, covering a total area of 121 square kilometers. The apple planting area spans 10,000 mu, yielding 14 million kilograms of high-quality apples annually. There is a wide variety of Baoshan apples, among which the “Mingyue” and “Fuji” varieties won the title of “Superior Quality Fruit” at the 12th Qingdao Fruit Quality Evaluation Exhibition.