Tuzhen Blueberries

Tuzhen Blueberries

　　Tuzhen blueberries are a specialty of Tujianao Town, Liangzihu District, Ezhou City, Hubei Province.

　　The production area of Tuzhen blueberries is Tujianao Town, Liangzihu District, Ezhou City, Hubei Province. This region features distinct seasons, abundant rainfall, ample sunlight, and a long frost-free period. The soil is primarily red-yellow loam, rich in selenium with organic matter content exceeding 1%. The soil layer is deep, with active soil layers over 60 cm, groundwater level below 1 m, and soil pH between 5.5 and 7.5, producing high-quality blueberries. Tuzhen blueberries are rich in nutrients. They not only offer excellent nutritional and health benefits but also help prevent brain nerve aging, strengthen the heart, fight cancer, soften blood vessels, and enhance the body’s immune function. Due to their high health value, blueberries have gained global popularity and are recognized as one of the five healthiest fruits recommended by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, also aiding digestion.

　　 Relying on its forest resources and soil conditions, the Tuzhen Town People's Government has vigorously introduced a U.S. blueberry base project. Wuhan Zhongyu Investment Co., Ltd., impressed by the unique ecological environment and soil conditions of Tujianao Town, adopted a "company + base" operational model. It leased land from local farmers, cleared low-yield and degraded forests, and planted large quantities of high-return American blueberries. The first phase has seen an investment of 30 million yuan, covering an area of 3,580 mu, with 100,000 blueberry seedlings planted and more than 500 job opportunities created. It is currently the largest blueberry planting base in Hubei Province. Meanwhile, the Tuzhen Town government has held the Liangzihu Tuzhen Blueberry Festival annually since 2013.