Pearl Pomegranate

Pearl Pomegranate

　　Tuncheng pearl pomegranates are known for their crisp flesh, minimal seeds, and high sugar content. They typically begin to flower and bear fruit within 3–4 months of planting, and the fruits are ready for harvest in 7 to 8 months. The trees produce fruit year-round. With high yields, individual plants can yield up to 300 pounds in their second year, and per-acre yields can reach up to 500 kilograms. This variety requires relatively low farming expertise, and the product is highly popular in the market, with an average selling price of 4 yuan per kilogram. During off-seasons, prices can even go as high as 8 to 10 yuan per kilogram. It is a highly productive and efficient fruit crop, making it very suitable for large-scale cultivation. Tuncheng County began introducing and testing the cultivation of this variety in the second half of 1999. The planted area has reached 25,552 mu, accounting for 3.4% of the county’s total fruit-growing area. Of that, 1,800 mu are in production, 100 mu have already borne fruit, with a total output of 50,000 pounds, generating a production value of 100,000 yuan.

　　 　　The main growing areas are located in Xinxing, Datong, Poxin, Wupo, Nanlu, and Nankun. The produce is sold to various cities and counties within the province and also transported north to the mainland. Demand exceeds supply.