Drought-Terrain Tomatoes of Huguan

Drought-Terrain Tomatoes of Huguan

Drought-Terrain Tomatoes of Huguan is a geographical indication certification trademark.

　　Dianshang Town is located about 18 kilometers southeast of Huguan County, in the central hinterland of the county. It has over 9,000 households, a population of 32,000, and 35,000 mu of arable land, making it a major agricultural town primarily focused on crop farming and animal husbandry.

　　The cultivation of drought-terrain tomatoes is a highlight of Dianshang Town’s specialty agriculture and a key focus in the adjustment of its agricultural industrial structure. The town has over a decade of experience in growing these tomatoes, with the main planting villages including Changlin Village, Shaoliang Village, and around fifteen to sixteen others. By the end of 2011, the total planted area of drought-terrain tomatoes in the town reached 1,100 mu, yielding 10,000–13,000 jin per mu, with an average net income of 6,000–9,000 jin per mu.

　　The primary mode of cultivation is corporate operation, supplemented by individual farming. In the corporate model, farmers lease their land to technically skilled and well-managed agricultural companies or organizations, which then manage and operate the farms uniformly. This model is the dominant approach in Dianshang Town.

　　Including harvesting. Based on several years of planting experience, the yield per mu is at least 10,000 jin, with an average net income reaching 6,000–9,000 jin per mu.

　　Drought-terrain tomatoes are planted between April and May and harvested from September to November. Thanks to high-quality fertilizer, long exposure to sunlight, and a naturally sweet flavor with high sugar content, the fruit is both rich in nutrients and uniquely delicious as a vegetable. As a result, the product is in high demand and favored by urban and rural residents alike. In addition to strong local sales, the tomatoes are also exported to Henan, Shandong, Hebei, and various supermarkets across the province.