Pear

Goose Pear

　　Primarily produced in Yongfu Natural Village, Tong’an Town, it is named for its goose egg-like shape. Its characteristics include large, plump fruit with thick flesh and small seeds; the flesh is tender, white, and delicate, sweet, juicy, and honey-flavored, earning it the reputation of being “rival to snow pears.”

　　The Goose Pear was introduced and cultivated in the village by Li Lianming in the 1930s. Before liberation, only a few households grew it, on an area of less than 5 mu.

　　In the early years after liberation, 15 households cultivated it, covering an area of over 10 mu. By 1952, it had expanded to 25 mu. In the early 1960s, the cultivation area grew to over 40 mu, and by the late 1970s, it reached over 70 mu. Currently, the total cultivation area of Goose Pears in the county is about 80 mu.

　　The Goose Pear is a perennial fruit crop with low initial investment, minimal labor required for grafting and planting, and begins to bear fruit 4–5 years after planting. It reaches peak production after 10 years, typically yielding fruit for 35–40 years or more, with an average yield of 150–250 kilograms per tree.