Xiangyun Winter Peaches

Xiangyun Winter Peaches

　　Xiangyun Winter Peaches—Recognized as one of China’s nationally renowned, special, and high-quality new agricultural products in 2015

　　The winter peach industry has been developing rapidly in Xiangyun, expanding swiftly to cover more than 8,000 acres. It has become a standout component of the region’s plateau agriculture. With some winter peaches beginning to yield fruit, the industry not only meets diverse consumer food demands but also increases the income of fruit growers, making it another key industry supporting farmers’ efforts to escape poverty in Xiangyun.

　　Xiangyun County is located in a northern subtropical basin valley area, with most regions falling under the northern subtropical, slightly northern plateau monsoon climate zone. The area enjoys stable temperatures in winter and spring, frequent rainfall in summer and autumn, and distinct dry and wet seasons, making it highly suitable for winter peach cultivation. Farmers across various towns in Xiangyun have also turned their attention to growing winter peaches.

　　The winter peaches grown in Xiangyun are large in size, have fine-textured flesh, moderate sweetness, good storability, and attractive color, making them highly popular with consumers. The produce is supplied not only to cities and prefectures within the province but also sold to destinations such as Beijing, Shanghai, and Sichuan.