Liujia Ponkan

Liujia Ponkan

　　Liujia Ponkan from Rong County, Zigong City, Sichuan Province, is a renowned local specialty. Grown in Liujia Town, which has been designated as a National High-Quality Ponkan Production Base, this fruit is known for its large size, thin skin, sweet and refreshing taste, tender and crisp texture, bright color, and rich nutrition.

　　Liujia Town, Rong County, is situated in the southern part of Rong County, Zigong City, Sichuan Province, and is well known for its production of high-quality ponkan. In the 1960s, new varieties of ponkan were introduced, and a 30,000-mu production base was established, with continuous expansion every year. In 1996, after evaluation by a national expert panel, Rong County was listed as a National High-Quality Ponkan Production Base. In 2000, Liujia Town was officially named and awarded the title of High-Quality Ponkan Production Base by the Citrus Quality Inspection Center of the Ministry of Agriculture. The annual production now exceeds 100 million jin. 9md

　　In 2007, the town’s 33,000 mu of citrus orchards achieved another bountiful harvest, with a total output of 47.5 million kilograms. Thanks to the increased promotion of pollution-free farming techniques and enhanced technical training in orchard management by the town’s Party committee and government, in 2008, the ponkan yield increased by 10 million kilograms compared to the previous year, and over 70% of the fruit was classified as premium grade, boasting sweet and delicious flesh. 9md

　　To ensure the sustainable development of Liujia Ponkan, the town has accelerated the transformation of old orchards. A total of 640 mu of new variety orchards have been introduced, featuring cultivars such as “Shiranui,” “Harumi,” and “Ota Ponkan.” The plan is to continue this transformation at a pace of 2,000 mu per year, eventually establishing a production cycle that includes early, mid, and late-season ponkan varieties. This will enrich the market and increase income for fruit farmers. 9md