Kaifeng is a prefecture-level city in Henan with a very long history. It was called Bianliang in ancient times. Kaifeng has a superior geographical environment, rich products, and is rich in fruits. What are the special fruits in Kaifeng?
Kaifeng Specialty 1: Lankao Grape
Lankao Grape is one of the famous fruit varieties in Henan. According to records, it has a cultivation history of more than 800 years. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, the cultivation area continued to expand. Currently, more than 700 acres are planted in the county, accounting for one-third of the county's fruit tree area. Lankao grapes are crystal clear in color, large in size, with thin skin, fine and sweet flesh, and rich in nutrients. They can not only be eaten directly, but also can be added with grapes, canned grapes and wine.
Kaifeng Specialty 2: Bianliang Watermelon
Bianliang watermelon is a specialty fruit of Kaifeng, Henan. Bianliang watermelon was widely cultivated in the Northern Song Dynasty. In the famous painting "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" by the painter Zhang Zeduan, there is a picture of cut watermelons placed on several tables on the bank of Bianshui River. The watermelon grown in Kaifeng has the characteristics of thin skin and juicy, crispy and sweet gourd paste, clear and delicious. There is a folk saying that "pomegranates in Xiao County are as good as Dangshan pears, and watermelons in Bianliang are as red as the skin".
Kaifeng Specialty Three: Early-maturing, pollution-free apples
Early-maturing, pollution-free apples are a specialty fruit of Kaifeng, Henan. The apple trees currently planted in Yuezhai Village include Gala, Meiba, Fujimu, etc. , is an early-maturing and pollution-free variety. The village has also established two professional apple planting cooperatives and carried out pollution-free production base certification. It has registered two brand trademarks and implemented integrated management of production, supply and marketing.
Kaifeng Specialty Four: Weishi Fruits
Kaifeng Weishi is rich in fruits. The main types of fruit trees planted include peaches, apples, pears, grapes, persimmons, jujubes, etc., mainly distributed in Zhangjiakou. City, Gangli, Dama, Daying and Zhuangtou townships. The 30,000 acres of peach production in Zhangshi Town has been approved by the provincial agriculture department as a pollution-free peach production base.