Zizhong Loquats

Zizhong Loquats

Zizhong loquats are a protected geographical indication product.

　　 Zizhong County has approximately 30,000 mu of loquat cultivation area, with an annual output of around 20,000 tons. Zizhong Ganlu loquats feature golden-yellow skin, small pits, abundant flesh, tender sweetness, and a refreshing, lung-nourishing taste. The products are sold across the country, generating an output value of 56 million yuan.

　　The production area of Zizhong loquats covers the current administrative region of Zizhong County in Sichuan Province.

　　The loquat base jointly developed by the Ganlu and Guide towns, which the Zizhong County Loquat Association relies on, spans over 26,000 mu of loquat plantations, with current bearing trees yielding more than 12,000 tons annually. The base primarily cultivates premium loquat varieties such as Da Wuxing, Zaozhong No. 6, Dongting, and Moku. In 2004, the Ganlu loquat base was certified as a pollution-free agricultural product base by the Ministry of Agriculture. Products are sold to Shanghai, Beijing, Guizhou, Shaanxi, Chongqing, Guangzhou, Xinjiang, and other places. In 2006, fresh fruit sales coordinated solely through the association reached 4.17 million kilograms, generating sales revenue of 25.04 million yuan, with per capita net income among members reaching 7,033 yuan.