Longquanyi Loquat

Longquanyi Loquat

Longquanyi Loquat is a geographical indication protected product.

　　The production area of Longquanyi Loquat covers the current administrative region of Longquanyi District, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province.

　　I. Variety

　　Big Five-Star.

　　II. Growing Conditions

　　Soil types include yellow earth or purple soil, with a texture of sandy loam or loam. Soil layer thickness ≥50 cm, organic matter content ≥1.5%, groundwater level below 1.5 meters.

　　III. Cultivation and Management

　　1. Seedling cultivation: Grafted using loquat seedlings as rootstock.

　　2. Planting: Planting time is from September to November or from February to March of the following year; density: no more than 650 plants per hectare.

　　3. Fertilization: Primarily organic fertilizer, with a minimum of 45 tons of well-rotted organic fertilizer applied per hectare annually.

　　4. Flower and fruit management: Leaf-to-fruit ratio ≥20:1.

　　5. Environmental and safety requirements: The use of pesticides, fertilizers, and other inputs must comply with national regulations, and must not cause environmental pollution.

　　IV. Harvesting

　　Harvested in batches from late April to June.

　　V. Quality Characteristics

　　1. Sensory characteristics: Fruits are round or oval-shaped; skin is golden yellow or orange-red, smooth and brightly colored; flesh is orange-red, tender in texture, sweet and tangy, with a rich flavor.

　　2. Physicochemical indicators: Single fruit weight ≥40g, soluble solids content ≥12.5%, titratable acid content ≤0.6%.

　　3. Safety and other quality technical requirements: Product safety and other quality technical requirements must comply with national regulations.