Beipiao Tomatoes

Beipiao Tomatoes

Beipiao tomatoes are recognized as a geographical indication agricultural product.

　　The Beipiao tomatoes from Chaoyang are known for their thin skin, thick flesh, delicious taste, and affordable price, giving them a certain market presence in Inner Mongolia, Jilin, and Heilongjiang.

　　Beipiao tomatoes are a geographical indication agricultural product. Beipiao tomatoes, produced in Beipiao City, Chaoyang, Liaoning Province, have a geographical indication protection area covering 29 towns and farms in Beipiao City, including Xiguan Ying Town, and 260 administrative villages. The geographical coordinates are 120°15′–121°18′ east longitude and 41°23′–42°17′ north latitude. In 2012, they were registered as a national geographical indication agricultural product by the Ministry of Agriculture, with the certificate held by the Beipiao Vegetable Station. Beipiao has unique geographical and climatic conditions: it enjoys 2,651–3,220 hours of sunshine annually, with abundant light and large diurnal temperature variations. Brown soil accounts for 85% of the city’s soil area, and the region features high elevation, mostly hilly terrain, low rainfall, and low air humidity—conditions similar to the tomato’s native North American environment, which are favorable for producing high-quality tomatoes. Beipiao tomatoes are well-shaped, with thick fruit skin and flesh, high hardness, bright red color, good taste, and strong storability and transportability. The cultivation of Beipiao tomatoes has a long history, dating back nearly 100 years, making it one of China’s earliest tomato-growing regions. Currently, the cultivation area of Beipiao tomatoes reaches 380,000 mu, accounting for over 70% of the local protected vegetable cultivation area, and has become one of the leading agricultural industries in Beipiao City. In 2011, Beipiao was designated by the Ministry of Agriculture as a national demonstration county for standardized agricultural production. In 2013, Beipiao earned the title of “China’s No. 1 County for Summer Greenhouse Tomatoes,” and in the same year, it was awarded the title of “China’s No. 1 County for Greenhouse Tomato Production” by the China Fruit and Vegetable Experts Committee. Additionally, Beipiao tomatoes are certified as green food and pollution-free agricultural produce. The unique climate and special cultivation methods of Beipiao have made it a nationally renowned “summer greenhouse tomato” production base, earning the reputation: “For high-altitude tomatoes, look to Guangxi; for summer greenhouse tomatoes, look to Beipiao.”

　　Geographic Scope

　　The geographical protection area for Beipiao tomatoes is within Beipiao City, with geographical coordinates of 120°15′–121°18′ east longitude and 41°23′–42°17′ north latitude. The area stretches 129.5 km from north to south and 89.4 km from east to west, covering a production area of 260,000 mu, with an annual output of 2 million tons. It involves 29 towns and farms (including farms), comprising 260 administrative villages: Xiguan Ying Town, Daban Town, Shangyuan Town, Baoguolao Town, Heichengzi Town, Wujiange Town, Taiji Town, Changgao Township, Xiaotazi Township, Mayouying Township, Mengguying Township, Quanju Yong Township, Dasanjia Township, Dongguan Ying Township, Longtan Township, Hanao Township, Nanbajia Township, Zhangjiying Township, Sanbao Ying Township, Batu Ying Township, Taiji Ying Township, Beitaizi Township, Loujiadian Township, Beisijia Township, Liangshui Township, Sanbao Township, and Changheying Township, Xiagu Township, Xingshunde Farm.

　　Product Quality Characteristics

　　(1) External Sensory Characteristics – Fruit Traits: Beipiao tomatoes are uniform in size, with high fruit hardness, vibrant color (pinkish-red or bright red), good quality, excellent marketability, and a long shelf life. (2) Internal Quality Indicators: The internal quality indicators of Beipiao tomatoes—such as vitamin C, calcium, selenium, iron, and lycopene content—are significantly higher than those of tomatoes from other regions (see test reports). (3) Product Quality and Safety Standards: ① National mandatory technical specifications followed in production: - GB3059—1996: Ambient Air Quality Standards - GB5084—1992: Farmland Irrigation Water Quality Standards - GB3838—1998: National Surface Water Quality Standards - GB4285—1989: Safe Use Standards for Pesticides ② Harmful Elements: - Lead: in accordance with GB/T5009.12 - Chromium: in accordance with GB/T5009.15 - Arsenic: in accordance with GB/T5009.11 - Mercury: in accordance with GB/T5009.17