Luzhou County Sweet Oranges

Luzhou County Sweet Oranges

　　Luzhou County originally had a total of 85,000 mu of citrus orchards, but the quality was still poor. In recent years, there has been a major push to develop high-quality sweet oranges. Efforts have included both upgrading existing varieties through high-grafting techniques and introducing premium saplings. In 2001 alone, nine new high-quality sweet orange varieties suitable for both processing and fresh consumption—such as Huahong and Beipei 447—were promoted, leading to the development of over 9,000 mu. The plan is to establish a 50,000-mu belt of high-quality sweet orange orchards along the Luzhong Expressway and National Highway 321 by 2005.