Crystalline Cool-Field Grapes

Crystalline Cool-Field Grapes

　　The grape industry in Gong’an County boasts the following three advantages: First, superior natural conditions. Gong’an County is located between 111°48′ and 111°25′ east longitude, and 29°37′ and 30°19′ north latitude. It has a subtropical monsoon humid climate with abundant sunlight, plentiful heat, and ample rainfall. The accumulated temperature is higher than that of northern regions, resulting in grapes ripening about one month earlier than those in the north, thus avoiding the peak market period of Eurasian grape varieties from the north. Additionally, the grape growing period is conducive to the synthesis and accumulation of sugar and organic substances, which helps produce high-quality grapes. Second, the industry has achieved significant scale. Grape cultivation in Gong’an County began in 1988 and, after nearly 30 years of development, has expanded to cover an area of 100,000 mu, with an annual output of 150,000 tons. The industry scale ranks first in Hubei Province. Third, the grapes are of high quality and generate strong economic returns. Gong’an’s “Crystalline Cool-Field” grapes feature neat clusters, natural color, smooth fruit surfaces, intact bloom, uniform berries, rich flavor, and a pleasant sweet-and-sour taste. The fresh fruit sells well across the country, with a total output value of nearly 1 billion yuan and per-mu output value exceeding 10,000 yuan.