Liujia Pomelo

Liujia Pomelo

　　Liujia Pomelo is a specialty of Liujia Town, Rong County, Zigong City, Sichuan Province. Produced in Liujia Town, which has been designated as a National Quality Pomelo Base, the pomelos are known for their large size, thin skin, sweet and refreshing taste, tender and crisp flesh, bright color, and rich nutrition.

　　Liujia Town, located in the southern part of Rong County, Zigong City, Sichuan Province, is well-known for its premium pomelos. In the 1960s, new pomelo varieties were introduced and a 30,000-mu base was established, which has been expanding annually. In 1996, after evaluation by a national expert panel, Rong County was listed as a National Quality Pomelo Base. In 2000, Liujia Town was officially named and certified as a Quality Pomelo Base by the Ministry of Agriculture’s Citrus Quality Inspection Center, with an annual output of over 100 million jin.

　　In 2007, the town’s 33,000-mu orange orchards achieved another bountiful harvest, yielding a total of 47.5 million kilograms. Thanks to efforts by the town’s Party committee and government to promote pollution-free farming techniques and strengthen orchard management training, in 2008 the pomelo output increased by 10 million kilograms compared to the previous year, with premium-grade fruits accounting for over 70% of the yield. The fruit is sweet, fragrant, and delicious.

　　To ensure the sustainable development of Liujia Pomelo, the town has accelerated the renovation of old orchards. To date, 640 mu of new variety orchards have been introduced, featuring cultivars such as “Shiranui,” “Harumi,” and “Ota Pomelo.” The plan is to continue this transformation at a rate of 2,000 mu per year, eventually establishing a production cycle of early-, mid-, and late-season pomelos. This will enrich the market and boost income for fruit farmers.