Zhenkang Walnuts

Zhenkang Walnuts

　　Zhenkang walnuts are a specialty of Zhenkang County in Lincang City, Yunnan Province. Walnuts have been cultivated in Zhenkang for over a hundred years and are a traditional industry in the area. Out of the county’s 71 village committees, the majority of regions in 64 villages grow walnuts. According to statistics, the current walnut planting area covers 550,000 mu.

　　Walnuts have deep roots, lush foliage, and a long lifespan, making them an excellent species of nut tree with significant economic, social, and ecological benefits. Zhenkang has a history of walnut cultivation spanning over a hundred years, with the main variety being the Pu walnut. Pu walnuts are known for their high yield and good fruit quality. In recent years, with adjustments to the industrial structure, the county Party committee and government have placed great emphasis on the development of the walnut industry, treating the growth of the Pu walnut sector as a key pathway to poverty alleviation and prosperity for people in mountainous and semi-mountainous areas. They have encouraged and supported farmers in vigorously expanding walnut production. To date, Zhenkang County has developed a walnut industry covering 548,900 mu, with some areas already entering the fruit-bearing stage. The walnut industry is gradually becoming another pillar industry for increasing farmers’ incomes and achieving prosperity.