Huangchuan Strawberries

Huangchuan Strawberries

Huangchuan Strawberries are a protected geographical indication product.

　　The production area of Huangchuan Strawberries covers the current administrative regions of nine towns in Donghai County, Jiangsu Province: Huangchuan, Shilianghe, Baitabu, Shiliu, Anfeng, Shuangdian, Taolin, Henggou, and Tuofeng.

　　 I. Varieties

　　 Mingbao, Benihoppe (Hongyan), Akihime (Zhangji), and Ningyu.

　　 II. Growing Conditions

　　Soil type is brown calcareous soil, soil texture is sandy loam, soil pH value ranges from 6.5 to 7.5, and soil organic matter content is ≥1.0%.

　　 III. Cultivation Management

　　 1. Cultivation method: grown in solar greenhouses.

　　 2. Seedling propagation: propagated asexually, with seedling weight of over 35g.

　　 3. Planting: planting is carried out in mid-to-late September, with crop rotation required once a year.

　　 4. Planting density: fewer than 150,000 plants per hectare.

　　 5. Fertilization: primarily organic fertilizer, with no less than 30 tons of well-rotted organic fertilizer applied per hectare annually.

　　 6. Environmental and safety requirements: use of pesticides, chemical fertilizers, and other inputs must comply with national regulations, and environmental pollution is not allowed.

　　 IV. Harvesting

　　 Harvest period: from December each year to May of the following year.

　　V. Quality Characteristics

　　 1. Sensory characteristics: plump and well-shaped berries, uniformly sized fruits, fresh and clean surface with bright gloss, tender and dense flesh that is juicy and sweet. Coloring level of the fruit is ≥85%.

　　2. Physical and chemical indicators: soluble solids ≥9.0%, titratable acidity ≤0.8%.

　　3. Safety and other quality technical requirements: product safety and other quality technical requirements must comply with national regulations.