Distribution of carambola origin
Carambola is produced in Malaysia and Indonesia, while carambola in China is mainly distributed in Fujian, Taiwan Province, Guangdong, Hainan, Guangxi and Yunnan. In the past, Guangdong planted the most, concentrated in the suburbs of Guangzhou, which is one of the six famous fruits in Guangzhou.
In addition, Gaozhou, Zhanjiang, Jiangmen, Foshan, Huiyang, Chaozhou and other places in Guangdong are also widely planted. So, where is the main distribution of carambola in China?
Carambola in Bobai County, Guangxi
The geographical indication of "Bobai Carambola" declared by Bobai County Carambola Industry Association proves that the trademark registration is successful, and the special trademark mark is valid for 10 year. At present, Bobai County has four national geographical indication certification trademarks, ranking first among all counties (cities, districts) in Yulin.
Bobai County, located in the southeast of Guangxi, belongs to the monsoon climate of subtropical to tropical transition, with abundant heat, concentrated rainy season, long summer and short winter, and fertile soil, which is beneficial to carambola production. Create Bobai carambola with full fruit shape, bright skin color, fresh and juicy pulp, sweet and sour taste.
Fujian Zhangzhou carambola
Xiahe Village is located in Xiahe Township, Yunxiao County, Zhangzhou City, Fujian Province. As the "first village" of carambola planting, Xiahe Village relies on the carambola industrial chain to vigorously develop the carambola characteristic industrial economy. 20 13 was recognized as the third batch of national "one village, one product" demonstration villages.
The carambola has been planted in Xiahe Village for a hundred years, with beautiful scenery and pleasant scenery. The century-old carambola trees stand side by side in groups, and the fruit of ten thousand acres of carambola overflows.
In 202 1, there are 998 households engaged in carambola cultivation in Xiahe Village, with about 2,500 people, accounting for 83% of the total households. Almost every household grows carambola.
Carambola in Mazha Town, Longmen County, Guangdong Province
Mazha Town, Longmen County, Guangdong Province, known as the "hometown of carambola in Lingnan", covers an area of about 8,500 mu, with an annual output of 64 million Jin and an output value of 65.438+0.2 billion yuan.
20 18 mazha town, Longmen county, Huizhou city, Guangdong province was successfully selected as the eighth batch of national demonstration towns with one village and one product, and was called the carambola gold planting base.
Introduction of producing areas of different carambola varieties
1, Malaysian sweet carambola
This variety has strong adaptability to the environment, fast growth, early fruiting and high seed setting rate.
Generally, it can bear fruit in the same year after planting, and it takes about 80 days from flowering to maturity. The fruit has good color, crisp pulp residue, sweet juice and good flavor. The weight of a fruit is 200 grams, up to 400 grams. The edible rate is above 95%.
2, honey sweet carambola
Single fruit weight of honey-shredded sweet carambola 168 g, with a maximum of 250 g. The meat is tender, juicy and sweet, and has good adaptability in Guangzhou.
3. Dongguan sweet carambola
This variety has medium tree potential, strong branching ability, drooping branches and inflorescences born in leaf axils.
This carambola blooms four times a year, from September to February of the following year. The fruit is very big, the weight of a single fruit is 250-350g, and the edible rate is 97%. This variety has strong adaptability, high and stable yield.
4. Red sweet carambola
Red sweet carambola is a local fine variety in Chaoan County, Guangdong Province. This variety of trees is vigorous and powerful, with thick branches and soft drooping branches; It blooms four times a year.
The carambola fruit in this area ripens in June ~ 65438+February, with single fruit weight 120 ~ 130g, sweet and juicy, good quality, few seeds and edible rate of 96%.
5. Guangzhou big fruit sweet carambola
This variety is an excellent variety selected from sweet carambola introduced from Taiwan Province. Fast growth, early fruiting, high yield, sweet fruit and smooth meat. Strong resistance and adaptability. Large flowering amount and high seed setting rate.
6. Sweet carambola
Carambola is native to Malaysia and cultivated in Hainan. When the fruit is fully mature, it is yellow, with a single fruit weight of 150-300g, sweet juice, little fiber, small stone and few or no seeds.
7. Singapore sweet carambola
Singapore sweet carambola is large in fruit shape, spindle-shaped, thick and full. When the fruit is ripe, the peel and pulp are golden yellow, bright in color and beautiful in shape.
The carambola in this area has green edges, waxy skin, few seeds, high vitamin content, sweet and sour taste, fragrant honey and excellent quality.