Longmi Apples

Longmi Apples

　　The specialty Longmi Apples from Zhengning are exported to southeastern coastal cities, neighboring counties, and multiple countries and regions including Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore, winning widespread popularity among consumers. By the end of 2006, the county’s orchard area reached 158,000 mu, with a total fruit output of 24,000 tons. The region has established a fruit industry development pattern featuring a 30-kilometer high-quality fruit base zone along the southern plateau, a 65-kilometer high-quality acid-rich apple base zone along the Silang River valley, a high-yield quality production area in Sangjia, and a 50-kilometer high-quality demonstration belt on the northern plateau. Zhengning County is located on the Loess Plateau of eastern Gansu, characterized by distinct dry and wet seasons, cold and warm periods, and concurrent rainfall and heat — making it one of the optimal regions in northern China for cultivating deciduous fruit trees. It has been designated by the state as one of the key apple-producing counties in the northwestern Loess Plateau. Backed by the majestic Ziwuling Mountain range, the county enjoys a moist microclimate, with well-preserved natural vegetation. The plateau areas feature deep soil layers rich in organic matter, free from industrial or mining pollution. As a result, the apples produced here are renowned for their large size, vibrant color, strong aroma, high sugar content, firm texture, and excellent storage capability. In 1997, Qin Guan apples won the Gold Award at the National Fruit-Village Fruit Products Expo, taking home the “Huludao Cup.” Fuji apples claimed gold medals at the Gansu Province Second Famous, High-Quality, and Special Forest & Fruit Products Evaluation Conference in 1996 and the First Forest & Fruit Products Exhibition & Trade Fair in 1997. In 2004 and 2005, the “Longmi” trademark was registered, and the apples received national green food certification, respectively.