Heyang Apples

Heyang Apples

　　Heyang County is one of the apple production bases in Shaanxi Province. Currently, the county has an apple planting area of 253,000 mu. Heyang is also one of the premium apple-growing regions in Shaanxi, boasting uniquely favorable conditions for apple cultivation, characterized by “three advantages.” The first is fruit quality. The natural environment and cultivation techniques complement each other, resulting in apple-growing areas with an average altitude of around 800 meters, annual sunshine duration of 2,525 hours, and a sunshine percentage of 57%. Due to the high altitude, large diurnal temperature variations, and abundant sunlight, the apples produced here are brightly colored, rich in flavor, high in sugar content, firm in texture, and excellent for storage and transport. The firmness generally exceeds 15 pounds, and the soluble solids content is over 15%. The second advantage is appearance. The Heyang apple-growing region features a dry-type agricultural climate, producing apples with clean surfaces, good glossiness, strong aroma, and unique flavors. The third is variety. The main cultivar is high-quality Red Fuji, along with more than 20 early-, mid-, and late-season premium varieties such as Pink Lady, Tengmu No.1, Xin Hongxing, Royal Gala, and American Summer. The best Heyang apples come from the three towns at the foot of Liangshan Mountain: Huangpu Village, Ganjing, and Yangjiazhuang. Apples from these areas have even made it to state banquets and gained fame in the capital. Heyang apples have consistently ranked among the top in provincial and municipal competitions. “Jinshui Brand” and “Ganjing Brand” are two leading Heyang apple brands that have obtained the national “Green Food Certificate.” They have entered the fruit markets of major cities across the country and are exported to Hong Kong, Macau, Southeast Asian countries such as Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam, as well as Russia.