Wangmo Pitaya

Wangmo Pitaya

　　Wangmo pitaya is a specialty of Wangmo County in the Qiannan Buyei and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province. The "red-flesh pitaya" from Wangmo County is a subtropical fruit. Due to its deep purple-red flesh, juiciness, and sweet taste, it is highly popular in the market.

　　Wangmo County has a humid subtropical monsoon climate, with elevations ranging from 375 to 1,718 meters, an average annual temperature of 19°C, and a frost-free period of over 340 days. Winters are not harsh and summers are not extremely hot, earning it the reputation of a "natural greenhouse." The county is free from industrial waste pollution, making it very suitable for pitaya cultivation.

　　Pitaya cultivation in Wangmo started in June 2011. To date, a total of 11.4 million yuan has been invested, including central and provincial production development funds, 5 million yuan from county-level matching funds, and 12 million yuan raised by companies and farmers themselves. Pitaya planting areas are distributed across six townships, including Youmai, Leyuan, and Zhexiang. The county currently has over 5,000 acres of pitaya plantations, with nearly 1,500 acres bearing fruit, making it the largest pitaya production base in Qiannan Prefecture at present.