Lantian Xielake Cherries

Lantian Xielake Cherries

　　Since the 1950s, Lantian County has introduced and cultivated Western sweet cherries. In recent years, the main varieties planted include Hongdeng, Lapins, and Van, which are high-quality new types. The early-maturing Hongdeng variety ripens in early May, producing large fruits with an average weight of 9.6 grams per cherry. They are kidney-shaped, with thick, short stems. The skin is red or purplish-red, glossy, and attractive in appearance. The flesh is relatively firm, tender, and juicy, with a well-balanced sweet and sour flavor. The edible rate is 92.9%, and they are highly resistant to storage and transportation. Lapins is a self-fertile variety developed through hybridization in Canada. It features a glossy skin, attractive appearance, firm yet crisp and juicy flesh, a delicious sweet-sour taste, and excellent storage and transport properties. The people of Lantian have accumulated extensive experience in cherry cultivation and management, adopting pollution-free, standardized planting and management techniques that have significantly improved the quality of the cherries.

　　On the basis of continuously expanding planting areas, Lantian County has intensified efforts in attracting investment to develop follow-up industries such as processing and packaging, forming an integrated production, processing, and sales model. Last year, Lantian cherries were exported to places such as Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong, establishing the reputation of Lantian’s premium cherries.