Shahong Peach

Shahong Peach

　　I. Basic Characteristics

　　It is a mid-season variety, large in size, with fine, crisp flesh that is sweet and aromatic. It matures late, making it an excellent gift for family and friends during the Spring Festival. The crispy Shahong Peach ripens in early September of the lunar calendar. Each fruit weighs a minimum of 500 grams and up to 700 grams. It has semi-clingstone pits, red flesh with white interior, bright red skin, thick flesh, small pits, and no fruit cracking or dropping. It begins bearing fruit in two years and reaches full production in four years.

　　II. Citywide Peach Production Situation

　　In 2005, the city’s total peach planting area was 85,800 mu, with a yield of 81,100 tons. The main producing areas are Jingyang, Qian County, Liquan, Weicheng, Xingping, and Chunhua counties. Major varieties include: Shahong Peach, Qinwang Peach, Chongyanghong, and Dajiu Bao. The city’s Shahong Peach planting area covered 14,000 mu, with a yield of 17,000 tons.