Longquan Early-Ripening Pear

Longquan Early-Ripening Pear

　　Longquanyi District is located in the eastern part of the Chengdu Plain in western Sichuan, along the middle section of the Longquan Mountain Range. It features a diverse terrain of mountains, plains, and hills, and is home to the Chengdu National Economic and Technological Development Zone. The high-quality early-ripening pear is one of the district’s signature fruit varieties and a leading industry in its agricultural and rural economy. The current production area spans 50,000 mu, with an annual yield of 26,000 tons, making it the largest early-ripening pear production base in the province and even across Southwest China. The early-ripening pears produced in Longquanyi are known for their excellent varieties, superior quality, and high reputation. Key cultivars include the Longquan Crisp Pear and the Hosui, among other premium varieties. In the 1998 National Southern Early-Ripening Pear Quality Evaluation, six of the district’s varieties were selected as recommended cultivars for promotion in southern China. At the 1999 National Southern Early-Ripening Pear Exhibition, six of the district’s submitted varieties outshone the competition. In the 1999 Sichuan Province Famous and High-Quality Fruits Selection, the district’s Longquan Crisp Pear, Hosui Pear, and Jinshui No. 2 were honored with the title of Famous and High-Quality Fruits of Sichuan.