Nanshan Pears

Nanshan Pears

　　Nanshan Pears

　　Nanshan Pears produced in Weijiang Township, Longsheng Various Nationalities Autonomous County, are a renowned local specialty of Longsheng County and also a famous and high-quality fruit in southern China. Weijiang Nanshan Pears belong to the sand pear variety group and are suitable for cultivation in mountainous areas at altitudes of 800 to 1,500 meters in subtropical regions. Varieties include apple pear, sugar pear, yellow-skinned pear, osmanthus pear, and copper-plate pear. The apple pears produced in the Nanshan area of Weijiang Township have won the first prize in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region's fruit quality evaluations multiple times since 1992 and are among the highest-quality pear varieties in southern China.

　　Nanshan Pears produced in Weijiang Township, Longsheng Various Nationalities Autonomous County, are a renowned local specialty of Longsheng County and also a famous and high-quality fruit in southern China. Weijiang Nanshan Pears belong to the sand pear variety group and are suitable for cultivation in mountainous areas at altitudes of 800 to 1,500 meters in subtropical regions. Varieties include apple pear, sugar pear, yellow-skinned pear, osmanthus pear, and copper-plate pear. The apple pears produced in the Nanshan area of Weijiang Township have won the first prize in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region's fruit quality evaluations multiple times since 1992 and are among the highest-quality pear varieties in southern China.

　　 Nanshan apple pears are large in size, juicy, with thick, fine flesh that is white and free of stone cells. They are high in sugar content, crisp in texture, with small cores, a subtle fragrance, and a well-balanced sweet-and-sour taste, making them a premium-quality fruit. Their most notable characteristic is their strong storage capability. Analysis shows they contain 87.3% water, 0.35% total acid, 9.33% reducing sugar, 10.65% total sugar, as well as abundant vitamins C, B1, B2, and minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, and iron, offering rich nutrition. They help moisten the lungs, dissolve phlegm, relieve coughs, reduce internal heat, calm the mind, promote urination, stimulate appetite, aid digestion, and are particularly beneficial for those who are physically weak or lacking bodily fluids. They can also be made into jams, preserves, fruit wines, and canned goods. Adding a few slices of apple pear to side dishes can enhance their refreshing flavor.

　　The high-quality pears cultivated in Longsheng County mainly consist of Nanshan Pears and Early Honey Pears.

　　 Nanshan Pears are primarily grown in mid- to high-altitude areas such as Weijiang Township, Mati Township, and Pingdeng Township, under pollution-free and organic production conditions. The main varieties are apple pear and sugar pear. Nanshan apple pears have dark brown skin, weigh between 161–191 grams per fruit, have small cores, 11.3–11.8% soluble solids, are crisp with tender melt-in-the-mouth texture, moderate juice content, and good overall quality. They are named for their apple-like appearance and aroma and ripen in late August. Sugar pears have light yellowish-brown skin, small cores, average 315 grams per fruit, 11.3% soluble solids, a well-balanced sweet-and-sour taste, and good quality, ripening in early September. Currently, over 10,000 mu of Nanshan Pears are planted in our county, yielding approximately 2,000 tons of Nanshan Pears annually.

　　 Early Honey Pears are an early-maturing variety introduced and cultivated in recent years, mainly grown along rivers in areas such as Piaoli Town, Longsheng Town, Lejiang Township, and Sishui Township. Early Honey Pears have thin skin and turn yellowish-brown when bagged, weigh around 250 grams per fruit on average, have white flesh, tender texture, small cores, 10–10.5% soluble solids, are juicy and sweet, and ripen from the end of June to early July. Currently, over 4,000 mu of Early Honey Pears are planted in our county, yielding about 1,000 tons of Early Honey Pears annually.

　　 Our county is committed to implementing the “Premium Fruit Project” in fruit production to improve fruit quality and market competitiveness. Measures include flower and fruit thinning, fruit bagging, and pollution-free standardized cultivation. Our county has now obtained both the “Pollution-Free Agricultural Product Origin Certification for Fruits” and the “Pollution-Free Agricultural Product Origin Certification for Vegetables.”