Zhongba Strawberries

Zhongba Strawberries

Zhongba Strawberries are a geographical indication agricultural product.

　　Panzhihua Zhongba Strawberries are a renowned specialty from Zhongba Township, Renhe District, Panzhihua City, Sichuan Province. These strawberries feature an attractive shape, vibrant color, strong disease resistance, delicious taste, high yield per mu, and a long harvest period, making them highly favored by growers.

　　Located in the suburbs of Panzhihua City, three of the four villages in Zhongba Township, Renhe District, have nearly 2,000 acres of land suitable for strawberry cultivation, at an altitude of 1,300–1,350 meters. The terrain runs north to south, enjoying abundant light, heat, and water resources, long sunshine hours, large temperature differences, and only 10–20 days of frost per year. Winter temperatures range between 6–25°C, with unpolluted air, soil, and water sources, convenient transportation, smooth communication, sufficient water supply, and experienced farmers in strawberry cultivation—making it an ideal place for producing pollution-free strawberries. (Source: Sichuan Flavor Food Network)

　　Zhongba Strawberries have been cultivated since their introduction in 1982, now spanning 30 years. Through years of breeding, technical improvements, and variety updates, a successful “autumn planting, winter harvesting” model has been established, earning widespread acclaim across Panzhihua City and becoming the signature industry of Zhongba. Strawberries are transplanted in mid-July and harvested from mid-November until April the following year, yielding 1,000–1,500 kilograms per mu, with an average annual price of 3–8 yuan/kilogram. This region is among the earliest nationwide to harvest strawberries, filling the gap in fresh fruit supply during the winter-spring market. Current premium Zhongba Strawberry varieties include Guinonggan, Meixiangsha, Jinmei, Fangxiang, and American #4. These strawberries boast an attractive shape, vibrant color, strong disease resistance, delicious taste, high yield per mu, and a long harvest period, making them highly favored by growers. Through years of cultivation, a mature set of pest and disease control methods has been developed, meeting the standards for pollution-free agricultural products. During New Year’s Day and the Spring Festival, strawberries flood the market—large, sweet, and nutrient-rich, winning great consumer favor and being sold as far as Chengdu, Kunming, and Chongqing, earning a strong reputation across Sichuan. (Source: Sichuan Flavor Food Network)

　　Zhongba Strawberries

　　Region:

　　Sichuan

　　Applicant:

　　Panzhihua Renhe District Strawberry Association

　　Region:

　　2014

　　Geographic Scope

　　The protected production area for Zhongba Strawberries, a geographical indication agricultural product, includes 13 townships (towns) in Renhe District, Panzhihua City: Zhongba Township, Zongfa Township, Taiping Township, Wuben Township, Alayi Yi Ethnic Township, Dalongtan Yi Ethnic Township, Renhe Town, Tongde Town, Datian Town, Pingdi Town, Futian Town, Qianjin Town, and Bude Town. The geographical coordinates are 101°41′–101°86′ east longitude and 26°20′–26°70′ north latitude. The protected area spans 667 hectares, with an annual output of 25,000 tons.

　　Product Quality Characteristics

　　(1) External Sensory Quality: Zhongba Strawberries are large and spindle-shaped; calyces are large and reflexed; the fruit surface is bright red with a glossy sheen, seeds are yellow and slightly sunken; the pulp core is white and hollow; the flesh is pinkish, fine-textured, dense, with a rich flavor, balanced sweet-tart taste, aromatic, and juicy. (2) Internal Quality Indicators: Zhongba Strawberries have soluble solids ≥10% and vitamin C ≥56 mg/100 g. (3) Safety Requirements: Zhongba Strawberries comply with relevant national legal standards.