Qionghai Guava

Qionghai Guava

Qionghai guava is a product with geographical indication status.

　　Qionghai City has a relatively flat terrain, sloping from west to east, with elevations ranging from 10 to 60 meters. The main soil types include yellow soil, paddy soil, laterite, lateritic red earth, and sandy soil. These soils are generally deep, reaching about 80 cm, with a pH value of 4.5–6.0. They are rich in organic matter as well as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. The area is home to the Wanquan River, the third-largest river in Hainan, which originates from the confluence of sources in the Wuzhi Mountains and Limu Mountains. It is 163 km long, with a drainage basin covering 3,693 square kilometers and a riverbed slope of 3.2‰. It is one of China’s unpolluted tropical rivers with a beautiful ecological environment. There are seven medium-sized reservoirs in the area, with a total storage capacity of 259 million cubic meters. The forest coverage rate reaches 51.2%, and urban green coverage exceeds 45%. Qionghai enjoys a tropical monsoon and maritime humid climate, offering a pleasant environment with an average annual temperature of 24.2°C, average annual sunshine hours of 2,155, and abundant rainfall averaging 2,016.1 mm per year. With no frost or snow throughout the year, it is very suitable for growing Qionghai guava.

　　The protected production area of Qionghai guava covers the entire Qionghai City, including 12 towns: Dalu, Taying, Changpo, Jiaji, Zhongyuan, Wanquan, Bo’ao, Tanmen, Shipi, Yangjiang, Longjiang, and Huishan. Its geographical coordinates are: 110°07′ to 110°40′ east longitude and 18°58′ to 19°28′ north latitude. The region spans 59.7 km from east to west and 56.4 km from north to south, covering a total area of 1,692 square kilometers. It borders the South China Sea to the east, Wanning City to the south, Ding’an County, Tuncheng County, and Qiongzhong County to the west, and is adjacent to Wenchang City to the northeast. The planting area of Qionghai guava is 23,000 mu, with an annual total output of 46,000 tons.

　　External sensory characteristics of Qionghai guava: The fruit is nearly spherical with a regular shape, weighing between 300 g and 600 g per piece. The skin is yellowish-green, thin yet the flesh is thick. The pulp is yellow-white, with a small core, few seeds, juicy and tender texture, crisp and smooth mouthfeel, and a balanced sweet-and-sour flavor, indicating high quality. Internal quality indicators: Qionghai guava contains 10%–13.5% soluble solids and 66.5–70 mg/100g of vitamin C. Safety requirements: Qionghai guava complies with the quality and safety standards outlined in the “Guava” (NY/T518-2002) regulation.