Baishui Apples

Baishui Apples

　　Baishui is a major fruit-producing county in Shaanxi Province and even across China, earning the title "Hometown of Apples in China." With an apple orchard area of 500,000 mu, 300,000 mu have been certified as national green food production bases, making it the largest green food apple production base in the province. The annual apple yield reaches 500,000 tons, with a total output value of 650 million yuan, an annual export volume of 50,000 tons, generating over 20 million US dollars in foreign exchange. An industrialized system for apple production, sales, storage, packaging, and processing has been established. Fruit industry income accounts for over 74% of the per capita net income of farmers. In recent years, Baishui’s apple-themed tourism industry has gradually emerged, showing very promising market prospects.

　　The cultivation of Baishui apples has a history of over 400 years. Since the reform and opening up, Baishui apples have rapidly risen in the market, renowned both domestically and internationally for their prominent characteristics: "large size, bright color, sweet aroma, crisp texture, long shelf life, and no pollution." They have become a well-known brand in the fruit market, praised by consumers as the "Pearl of the Loess Plateau," and have been awarded the title of China Famous Trademark. With a wide variety of high-quality and affordable cultivars such as Fuji, Red Star, Qin Guan, American 8, New Century, and Gala, there are more than 168 orchards exceeding 1,000 mu across the county’s 14 towns and 194 administrative villages. There are also 3,650 households owning more than 10 mu of orchards. Baishui has developed into a famous high-quality apple production and sales center in Shaanxi.

　　Weinan boasts fertile land and a pleasant climate, making it a key national agricultural development demonstration zone. Especially in northern Weinan regions like Baishui—characterized by high altitude, abundant sunlight, and large diurnal temperature variations—it is globally recognized as one of the best regions for apple cultivation. Baishui County was among the first to be named China’s Hometown of Apples and is hailed as the country's top organic apple producer, as well as a national-level quality and safety demonstration zone for apple exports. With an annual apple output of 600,000 tons, Baishui apples offer a well-balanced sweet-and-sour flavor, with a slight tanginess, and are known for their crisp and delicious taste. They hold the title of China Famous Trademark and are a Shaanxi green-brand product. As the local saying goes, “When it comes to Chinese apples, look to Shaanxi; when it comes to Shaanxi apples, look to Baishui.” This saying alone speaks volumes about Baishui apples’ market share and influence.

　　As is widely known, Baishui County is recognized by experts at home and abroad as one of the best regions for apple cultivation, and it has long enjoyed the reputation of being the "Hometown of Apples in China." Its "Baishui" apples have also been designated as a well-known brand of Shaanxi Province. Apple cultivation area and production in Shaanxi Province as a whole have now leapt to second place in the nation, and per capita apple ownership is five times the national average, ranking first in the country. The climate, soil, and geographic location of Baishui and the Weibei Plateau perfectly match the ecological environment needed to produce high-quality apples, placing the region among the world’s best apple-growing zones. It has been listed as a key apple production base for both Shaanxi Province and the entire nation.