Fengxian White Crisp Pear

Fengxian White Crisp Pear

Fengxian White Crisp Pear is a geographical indication certification trademark.

　　Fengxian White Crisp Pear is a specialty of Fengxian County, Xuzhou City, Jiangsu Province. The pear has a light golden-yellow skin that is smooth with a waxy sheen; its flesh is snow-white like jade, crisp and refreshing, intensely sweet like honey, and boasts a pure flavor. It is also characterized by its thin skin, juicy texture, tender enough to burst with a light touch, instantly crisp upon biting, and leaves no residue when dropped.

　　Fengxian White Crisp Pear is another leading variety of Fengxian, along with Red Fuji, and together they are known as the county’s two flagship products. The current planting area exceeds 80,000 mu, with an annual yield of 130,000 tons of fruit. The cultivation of Fengxian White Crisp Pear has a long history—over 668 pear trees more than 100 years old still stand in Lidasha Village, Songlou Town. The pear features a light golden-yellow skin, smooth with a waxy sheen; its flesh is snow-white like jade, crisp and refreshing, intensely sweet like honey, and has a pure flavor. It is also characterized by its thin skin, juicy texture, tender enough to burst with a light touch, instantly crisp upon biting, and leaves no residue when dropped. It was awarded first place in the product category at the 3rd International Agricultural Expo and honored as a “China Famous Fruit” at the 3rd Special and Premium Fruits Trade Fair. The product is sold in over 30 major and medium-sized cities across China, as well as in Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan, and exported to Southeast Asia, Russia, and other countries, enjoying great popularity among consumers both at home and abroad.

　　In recent years, to optimize the pear variety structure, our county has continuously introduced superior new pear varieties. Since the late 1990s, a number of early- and mid-season varieties have been introduced and developed, mainly including Cuiguan, Huangguan, and Yuanyellow. Through high-graft replacement and new plantings, the cultivated area has expanded to over 30,000 mu.