Houzhai Cherries

Houzhai Cherries

　　The cherries of Zhengzhou are predominantly produced in Cherry Valley, Houzhai Township on the outskirts of Zhengzhou. These cherries not only ripen early and yield abundantly, but also boast a delicious taste, glossy appearance, and pleasing visual appeal. They bloom in mid-March and ripen in early May. Highly nutritious, they are rich in protein, fat, sugar, as well as calcium, phosphorus, iron, and various vitamins. Among these, their iron content is particularly high, with 5.9 milligrams of iron per 100 grams of fruit pulp—more than 20 times that of the same quantity of apples or pears—and their vitamin A content is five times higher than that of grapes.