Ruyuan Banana Plum

Ruyuan Banana Plum

　　Banana plum is a plant of the Rosaceae family, in the genus Prunus. It is produced in Ruyuan County, located in the mountainous region of northern Guangdong, which boasts a unique climate, fertile soil, and pollution-free environment. With over 40 years of cultivation history, Ruyuan banana plums are mainly grown in towns situated at an altitude of around 200 meters, including Yilu Town, Youxi Town, Rucheng Town, and Dongping Town. The county has around 6,000 acres under cultivation, with an annual yield of 5,000 tons and an output value exceeding 80 million yuan.

　　Ruyuan banana plums are large in size, with small and free-stoning pits. They offer a sweet and fragrant taste that lingers on the palate, along with a crisp and refreshing texture. The fruit is flat and round, weighing about 50 grams per piece, with the largest reaching up to 74 grams. The skin starts off yellowish-green and turns red upon ripening. The flesh is yellow, crisp, juicy, and has a well-balanced sweet-and-sour flavor. Rich in nutrients, the fruit contains about 14% sugar, 1.7% acid, and is abundant in vitamin C (4.5mg per 100g), making it an excellent fresh fruit choice. Ruyuan banana plums typically ripen in mid-August and are known for their early bearing, stable and high yields, as well as strong resistance to environmental stress.

　　Currently, there are three main enterprises producing Ruyuan banana plums: the Ruyuan Yao Autonomous County Guoguo Li Plum Planting Professional Cooperative, the Ruyuan Yao Autonomous County Rujian Citrus and Fruit Planting Professional Cooperative, and the Ruyuan Yao Autonomous County Nonghui Fruits and Vegetables Planting Professional Cooperative.