Pujiang Blueberries

Pujiang Blueberries

　　Pujiang Blueberries

　　Sichuan's wild blueberries have a long history and grow in most mountainous areas. Research on Pujiang Blueberries began in the mid-1970s when the Institute of Plant Protection at the Sichuan Academy of Agricultural Sciences selected Pujiang County as the site for blueberry domestication research. A base for the domestication, cultivation, and breeding of Pujiang Blueberries was established there. The air in Pujiang County is fresh, the soil is fertile, and the climate and environmental conditions are highly suitable for growing blueberries. The resulting berries are plump and rich in flavor. After the 1990s, Pujiang County extensively carried out research on artificial cultivation techniques for Pujiang Blueberries, covering aspects such as orchard site selection, soil improvement, planting techniques, soil-fertilizer-water management, pest and disease control, and fruit harvesting and processing. This led to the formation of a relatively comprehensive set of cultivation technical standards for Pujiang Blueberries. Currently, different densities of blueberry plantations can be found across the county’s townships, with nearly 100,000 mu developed in contiguous areas, primarily concentrated in Chaoyanghu Town, along with smaller distributions in other towns. After several decades of effort, a range of fresh Pujiang Blueberries and deeply processed products have been developed. Categorized by use and industry management, they fall into two main product types: food and health products. In recent years, the Pujiang County Party Committee and government have continuously held the Pujiang Blueberry Picking Festival. Through activities such as blueberry picking, tasting, and trading, the festival aims to gather friends and expand the visibility and influence of "Pujiang Blueberries," promoting the industry to reach higher levels.