Longhe Fruit Sugarcane

Longhe Fruit Sugarcane

　　Longhe fruit sugarcane mainly includes black-skinned fruit sugarcane and yellow-skinned fruit sugarcane, among which black-skinned fruit sugarcane accounts for about 90% of the total fruit sugarcane planting area, and yellow-skinned fruit sugarcane about 10%. Black-skinned fruit sugarcane is further divided into the Large Grey variety, Local variety, and Preferred No. 2 (also known as “Handsome Boy Sugarcane”), with a growth cycle of around 12 months. The harvest period is from October each year to April, featuring a stem diameter of 3.5–4.5 cm, plant height of 2.5–3 m, single stem weight of 2.5–3 kg, and an average yield of about 7–8 tons per mu. Longhe fruit sugarcane is characterized by its thin skin, tender stem, crisp texture, substantial flesh, juicy interior, fresh and sweet taste, rich flavor, and a hint of crystal sugar-like sweetness. Visually, it meets the “thick, straight, even, clean” standard — meaning thick stems, straight and uniform in shape, consistent thickness from top to bottom, appropriately spaced internodes, clean and neat nodes, and heavy, solid stems. Thanks to its location on the Pearl River Delta plain, the area enjoys uniquely favorable natural conditions (flat terrain, convenient irrigation and drainage, abundant sunlight, and no frost or snow damage in winter), along with suitable soil conditions (loose, well-aerated, fertile, deep, moisture-retentive, nutrient-rich, and containing essential elements for fruit sugarcane growth such as nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and zinc). In particular, the Longhe Town area has distinctive regional advantages — a crisscrossing network of rivers supports agricultural irrigation through natural tidal fluctuations (commonly referred to as tidal irrigation). Although the downstream estuary connects to the Lion Sea, it is at a certain distance, and the upstream is linked to the Xijiang and Beijiang rivers, ensuring that irrigation water sources are unaffected by saltwater intrusion. The water quality is excellent, so the fruit sugarcane produced in Longhe Town guarantees both high yield and superior quality, with distinct characteristics: glossy skin free of blemishes; tall and upright stalks; well-spaced and orderly nodes; and crisp, sweet flesh.

　　Longhe black-skinned fruit sugarcane features a jet-black, glossy skin free of blemishes or insect-damaged sections, with tall, straight stalks, well-spaced nodes, and crisp, sweet flesh. Yellow-skinned sugarcane boasts an attractive appearance, with a golden-yellow, shiny color; plus advantages such as thin skin, abundant juice, refreshing sweetness, crisp texture, and good mouthfeel. Longhe fruit sugarcane has a long cultivation history and is a traditional crop for local farmers, also serving as a major source of their income. Farmers have mastered scientific cultivation techniques for fruit sugarcane, resulting in produce that is high-yielding, high-quality, and visually appealing.