Jiǔqiān Plums

Jiǔqiān Plums

　　Jiǔqiān Plums

　　Jiǔqiān Plums are an exceptional fruit resource unique to our county. Renowned both within and beyond the province, they are prized for their early ripening, thin skin, bright color, crisp and tender texture, sweet flavor, and excellent taste. According to measurements from the Biochemistry Lab of the Agricultural College at Guizhou University, they contain 9.52–10.8% total sugar and about 16% soluble solids. They have received high praise from consumers and fruit tree experts across the province. The plums typically ripen in mid- to late May, during the off-season for fruit supply. Thanks to their premium quality, they have been in high demand on the market for many years.

　　Jiǔqiān Plums are a specialty of Jiǔqiān Town in Sandu County, Qiannan Prefecture, Guizhou Province. They are a premium fruit unique to Sandu, characterized by their thin skin, thick flesh, crisp texture, and sweet taste. Recognized by experts as a rare early-ripening fruit in Guizhou, they enjoy fame both within and beyond the province.

　　Originally grown mainly through natural development, starting in 2002, Jiǔqiān Town began actively promoting the cultivation of Jiǔqiān Plums as part of its agricultural restructuring efforts. By leveraging projects such as converting farmland to forests and establishing agricultural technology demonstration zones, the town has continuously introduced advanced planting techniques to expand cultivation area and improve fruit quality. Currently, the planted area of Jiǔqiān Plums has exceeded 14,000 mu, yielding over 600,000 kilograms of fruit per year.