Yongren Chestnuts

Yongren Chestnuts

　　The chestnuts produced in Yongren County are large in size, thin-skinned, and have sweet and crisp flesh. Currently, the county has a total chestnut cultivation area of 79,000 mu, of which 57,000 mu are bearing fruit, yielding an annual production of 1,500 tons. Weidi Township boasts abundant light, heat, water, and land resources, making it highly suitable for chestnut growth. At present, the township has 14,600 mu of chestnuts, with a per capita ownership of 1.25 mu. The total annual yield can reach 120 tons, and the area has over 20 years of chestnut cultivation experience. Nearly 5,000 mu have already been grafted and improved. The local people are highly motivated, actively researching and developing varieties such as “Yunzao,” “Yunliang,” and “Yunzhen” based on practical conditions. Among them, “Yunzao” matures earliest in our township, available around the Yi people’s Torch Festival on the 24th day of the 6th lunar month.

　　Chestnut cultivation is widespread across the township, and the chestnuts are generally managed under standardized scientific practices. They are known for their dense, fine flesh, fragrant sweetness, and pleasant texture, making them highly favored by consumers. The development and management of chestnuts in the township are strictly regulated, with rigorous quality control. The chestnut orchard areas are beginning to take shape, and the products are exported as far as Taiwan and Japan, receiving praise from local consumers.