Guanyang Black Plum

Guanyang Black Plum

　　Growing Environment The growing area is located in the northeastern part of Guangxi, within the valley hills between the Dupang Mountains and the Haiyang Mountain Range. The planting bases are far from urban areas, surrounded by no large-scale mines, “three-waste” factories, hospitals, or garbage dumps. The air, soil, and water sources are self-contained with no external pollution. Irrigation mainly relies on natural rainfall and mountain stream water flow. The local fruit production base passed the non-polluted production area certification by the Regional Department of Agriculture in 2005, and was awarded the title of “Guangxi Non-Polluted Fruit Production Demonstration County” in 2009, boasting an excellent ecological environment.

　　Product Features Mature Guanyang Black Plums are dark purple to black in color, spherical or oval in shape, with a diameter of 4–5 cm and an average weight of about 100 grams per fruit. The skin is smooth with a thick layer of wax bloom. They contain 11.6% soluble solids, have fine and crisp flesh, a balanced sweet-and-sour taste, a rich flavor, and an edible rate of 99.07%. The pit separates easily from the flesh. Black plums are a high-end, rare fruit variety with exceptional taste and superior quality, making them a new favorite among consumers. Ranked first among the “five fruits,” they are rich in nutrients such as protein, fat, carbohydrates, calcium, phosphorus, iron, potassium, and vitamin C. They also offer outstanding health benefits, including relieving depression and detoxification, promoting blood circulation and body fluid production, aiding digestion, reducing phlegm and improving urination, nourishing the liver and clearing heat-dampness, and lubricating the intestines for better bowel movements.

　　Production Situation Guanyang Black Plums are available fresh from June to August. The total planting area in the county is 85,000 mu, with an annual output of 72,000 tons. They are mainly grown in Guanyang Town, Xinxu Township, Wenshi Town, Shuiche Township, and Xinjie Town, and are primarily sold to Guangdong, Hunan, and within the region (province). Farmers apply pesticides and fertilizers within the standards of pollution-free production during fruit cultivation, ensuring hygienic and safe fruit quality.

　　Brand Development In December 2006, Guanyang Black Plums passed the pollution-free agricultural product certification by the Ministry of Agriculture. They have been recognized as high-quality fruit nationwide and have received honors such as “China’s Famous Fruit,” “Guangxi Famous Brand Product,” and “Hometown of China’s Green Ecological Black Plums.”

　　Information Source: Guangxi Agricultural Specialties Collection