Introduction to Pearl Plum

Pearl Plum is a new plum variety bred from wild plums. Because it bears a large number of fruits, which are evenly distributed and hung on the branches, it looks like a string of pearls, so it is called Pearl Plum.

Pearl plum planting conditions

Pear plums are mainly distributed in the mid-subtropical monsoon climate zone, with sufficient sunshine, four distinct seasons, warm climate, abundant precipitation, moderate humidity, short winters and long summers, dry obvious characteristics of the wet season. Pear plums are generally distributed in areas above 500 meters above sea level.

Pearl plum planting climate

The annual average temperature in the pearl plum planting area is below 19 degrees, the average relative humidity is above 75%, the annual average rainfall is above 1300mm, and the frost-free period is above 300 days. The annual average The number of sunshine hours is more than 1280 hours.

Pearl plum planting area

Pearl plum generally grows in high altitude areas, matures late, has the characteristics of storage resistance and high husk content, and is known as the "Queen of the Li people". It is a specialty of Tian'e County, Hechi City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and a national geographical indication of agricultural products.

Pearl plum planting time

Pearl plum is planted after the leaves fall in winter and before germination in spring, but the best time is from October to December. When the disease occurs, you can spray Manhattan fruit tree fungicide and water and cover immediately after planting to ensure survival.

Pearl plum planting benefits

Pearl plum has high economic benefits and has become a powerful tool for farmers in Tian'e County to get rid of poverty and become rich. Wei Facai, the current director of Tian'e County Fruit Bureau, told reporters that in 2016, the county produced 12,000 tons of pearl plums, with an output value of 151 million yuan. There are 196 farmers with an income of more than 200,000 yuan from fruits, and the largest number of farmers have an annual income of more than 500,000 yuan.