Diuzi Autumn Peaches

Diuzi Autumn Peaches

Diuzi Autumn Peaches are a product with geographical indication.

　　Diuzi Autumn Peaches have fine flesh, sweet taste, high soluble solids content, moderate hardness, and good storability. The “Golden Autumn Red Honey” variety is round in shape with a relatively obvious suture line and slightly raised apex; the fruits are large, uniformly sized, with an average single fruit weight of 285g and a maximum of 600g; the skin is moderately thick, not easy to peel, and when ripe, the base color of the fruit is milky white, with over 70% of bagged fruits showing red coloration; the flesh is milky white, clingstone, with a reddish blush near the pit, fine, firm, crisp texture, and sweet taste. The “Hanlu Honey” variety has an average weight of 280g and is flat in shape. The base color of the fruit surface is light green, with about 40% coloration when ripe, and the surface is smooth; the flesh is milky white, tender, with redness near the pit, and high sweetness. The “Dongxue Honey” has an average single fruit weight of 110g, is round with a flat top, narrow and deep stem cavity, and a relatively obvious suture line. The skin has a yellow-green base color with reddish hues on the sun-exposed side. The flesh is milky white to pale yellow, semi-clingstone, sweet, and fragrant.

　　Diuzi Autumn Peaches are a famous agricultural product from the eastern mountainous area of Diuzi Town, Pingdu City, with a current planting area of 8,500 mu. Review experts have determined that Diuzi Autumn Peaches possess fine flesh, sweet taste, high soluble solids content, moderate hardness, good storability, long shelf life, rich flavor, excellent quality, and high economic returns, meeting the application criteria for “Geographical Indication Registration and Protection of Agricultural Products.” Furthermore, Diuzi Autumn Peaches are highly nutritious, rich in vitamins, minerals, and trace elements, with phosphorus content being 20% higher than that of ordinary peaches. Harvested starting in September, they can be stored until the Spring Festival to be enjoyed with family, symbolizing longevity and happiness.

　　The protected production area of Diuzi Autumn Peaches as a geographical indication product covers 29 administrative villages in the eastern mountainous region of Diuzi Town, including Nanguojia Bu, Beiguojia Bu, Beizhao, Pangguzhuang, Guandaodu, Guandaojiang, Guandaojiang, Xuejia, Cuijia, Xinnansui, Xindongsui, Erjia, Dongjiazhuang, Jiangjiazhuang, Xiaoqingyang, Gaoguzhuang, Tashan Chen, Daqingyang, Beisheng, Huanggezhuang, Nansheng, Xiuhui, Shanghui, Laoshan, Yangjia, Lijiazhai, Zhuliujiang, and Luoboliuzhang. The autumn peach planting area is approximately 8,500 mu, with an annual output of 25,500 tons. The geographical coordinates are between 119°52′21″ and 119°58′52″ east longitude, and 36°53′15″ and 36°56′59″ north latitude, at an altitude of 26m to 40m.