Xingjie Oranges

Xingjie Oranges

　　The orange cultivation in Xingjie Town is mainly concentrated in eight village groups under the Gemu Village Committee: Sandaoqiao, Shajiichang, Chalukou, Xinfangzi, Shiduwo, Jianglong, Longbang, and Daga. Among them, the Daga village group has an orange orchard currently contracted by the Xichou County Animal Husbandry Bureau, covering a total area of about 10 mu. The varieties planted include three types: Golden Sweet Oranges, Mandarin Oranges, and Bajv Oranges (small oranges), generating an annual income of over 40,000 yuan. The orange with distinctive characteristics of Xingjie is the Bajv Orange (small orange), which is known for its bright color and delicious taste. It is mainly sold to Wenshan, Malipo, and Maguan, where it enjoys high market demand. The town has a perennial planting area of 440 mu for Bajv Oranges (small oranges), producing 132 tons of oranges annually and generating an income of 215,000 yuan for local residents. The variety range has expanded from the previously single conventional Bajv Orange to a diverse selection, including 205 mu dedicated to Golden Sweet Oranges and Mandarin Oranges, yielding 82 tons of oranges per year and contributing 246,000 yuan in income. To meet market demand, Xingjie Town has developed high-quality Mandarin Orange plantations in the Jianglong village group, where soil and water conditions are favorable. A high-quality Mandarin Orange base covering 30 mu has been established in Jianglong, with an expected annual production of 10.5 tons of oranges and an estimated income of 32,000 yuan for local farmers.