Jiafang Dadong Mountain Pomegranates

Jiafang Dadong Mountain Pomegranates

Jiafang Dadong Mountain Pomegranates are a geographical indication agricultural product.

　　The Dadong Mountain Pomegranate Orchard in Jiafang covers an area of nearly 10,000 mu, with an annual yield of 10,000 tons, making it the largest pomegranate orchard in Jiangsu Province and the third largest in China. It has been designated by the Ministry of Agriculture as a National Pollution-Free Product Production Base, and approved by the provincial government as a Provincial Science and Technology Demonstration Garden and a Provincial Ecological Sightseeing Demonstration Garden for Economic Fruit Trees. Owing to its unique natural ecological environment, Dadong Mountain pomegranates have thin skins, plump seeds, and sweet taste. They have repeatedly won top awards in provincial and municipal high-quality fruit competitions, and have been honored with titles such as National Pollution-Free Product and Jiangsu Famous and High-Quality Fruit.

　　After conducting on-site inspections of the Dadong Mountain pomegranate production base and sampling evaluations, the provincial expert panel for geographical indication agricultural products concluded that Jiafang Dadong Mountain pomegranates have crystal-clear, full, large and uniform seeds, small cores, thick flesh, juicy texture, sweet and refreshing taste, rich mouthfeel, excellent quality, and good storability and transportability.

　　Jiafang Dadong Mountain Pomegranates

　　Geographic Range

　　The geographic protection area for Jiafang Dadong Mountain pomegranates is located within Jiafang District, Xuzhou City, Jiangsu Province. The towns and villages covered include Quandong, Zongzhuang, Lulou, and Tuben in Jiafang Town, Jiafang District, as well as Lushan, Nanbeixuyang, Jianxi, and Zhugu in Biantang Town. The longitude and latitude of the region are: 117°28′ to 117°34′ east, and 34°23′ to 34°28′ north. It spans 8.6 km from east to west and 6.1 km from north to south, with a total production area of 666.7 hectares.

　　Product Quality Characteristics

　　The Jiafang Dadong Mountain pomegranates are spherical in shape, with bright and shiny skins, a rich texture, crystal-clear seeds, delicious and juicy flesh, and a sweet and sour taste. Primarily consumed fresh, they can also be processed into premium refreshing drinks or fruit wines, and have good storability.