Wenchang Pineapple

Wenchang Pineapple

　　Wenchang pineapple is a specialty of Wenchang City, Hainan Province. Also known as pineapple or ananas, it is a tropical fruit with short-term harvest returns. Wenchang is the region in Hainan with the largest pineapple cultivation area, spanning over 270 hectares. Varieties include Salakawa, Bali, Hawaiian, Thai, and Batavia, with Salakawa being the dominant one, followed by Bali.

　　In 2013, Wenchang City cultivated pineapples on 24,000 acres, with an expected yield of 27,000 tons. The main varieties were Bali and Salakawa, making pineapple farming one of the important sources of agricultural income for Wenchang City.

　　The cultivation of Wenchang pineapple spans 17 towns within Wenchang City’s jurisdiction in Hainan Province: Wencheng Town, Chongxing Town, Penglai Town, Huiven Town, Donglu Town, Tan’niu Town, Dongge Town, Wenjiao Town, Dongjiao Town, Longlou Town, Changsa Town, Wengtian Town, Baoluo Town, Fengpo Town, Jinshan Town, Puqian Town, and Gongpo Town.