Cherry is the Chinese name of Acerola cherry. It is native to the Caribbean region of the West Indies in tropical America, so it is also called West Indian cherry. It is suitable for growing in tropical and subtropical areas with abundant rainfall, sufficient sunshine and suitable temperature. It is famous for being rich in vitamin C and is recognized by the world as the "King of Natural VC" and "Fruit of Life". Cherries are widely grown in our country and are grown in several provinces. Let’s take a look at the top 10 most delicious cherries in our country. Are there any specialties from your hometown? Which ones are the most delicious?
1. Wendeng Cherry
Wendeng Cherry is a specialty product of Wendeng City, Shandong Province and a national geographical indication of agricultural products. Wendeng City is one of the main cherry producing areas in China, with a cultivation history of more than 100 years. It is known as the "first spring fruit" and "treasure among fruits" in the north. The Wendeng cherry fruit is bright in color, crystal clear and beautiful. The single fruit is heavy, the pulp is soft and juicy, rich in nutrients, sweet and sour, and of high quality. The colors are divided into red, yellow, purple, etc., and the fresh flavor is good. In addition to being eaten fresh, it is also It can be processed into cherry juice, cherry jam, cherry preserves and canned cherries.
2. Yuyao Cherry
Yuyao cherry refers to the cherry grown in Yuyao City, Zhejiang Province. The main cultivated variety is short-stemmed cherry, and the main production area is Liangnong. Yuyao is one of the origins of cherries. There are still wild cherries distributed on the edge of Siming Lake in Yuyao. Yuyao has a long history of cultivating cherries. According to the "Yuyao County Chronicle" of Jiajing in the Ming Dynasty, cherries are commonly known as cherry trees and have a history of more than 500 years. It is characterized by bright color, moderate sweetness and sourness, softness and juiciness. It is an early-maturing and precious fruit, known as the "pearl among fruits", and its nutritional content is also very rich.
3. Xiehu Big Cherry
Xiehu Big Cherry is produced in Xiehu, Lizhuang Town, Jiangsu Province. It is characterized by large and neat fruits, short and thick fruit stalks, purple-red fruit surface, Red, yellow-red, bright color, crystal clear, crispy meat, thick and juicy, small core, sweet and sour flavor. Cherry is a deciduous tree fruit tree of the Rosaceae family. It has high medical and health value, and is also known as "Han Tao". Big cherry is the earliest fruit tree species to mature after Chinese cherry, a deciduous fruit tree in northern my country. Therefore, it has long been known as the first branch of spring fruits.
4. Tianshui Qinzhou Cherry
Tianshui Qinzhou Cherry is also known as sweet cherry, Longshang cherry, cherry, Hantao, Yingtao, and foreign cherry. It is a rare species among deciduous fruit trees in northern my country. It is native to southeastern Europe and western Asia and was introduced to Tianshui in the 1980s. Qinzhou cherries are the most authentic ones centered in Qinzhou District, Tianshui. They are mainly distributed in the river areas and shallow mountainous areas of the Luoyugou Basin, Huaihe River Basin and Nangou River Basin in the northern suburbs of the city. They are far away from industrial pollution and have fertile soil. The air is fresh and the ecological environment is good. The large cherries produced have the characteristics of large fruit size, bright color, good taste, fragrant flavor, no pollution, and resistance to storage and transportation. Years of cultivation practice have proven that Qinzhou District has unique natural resource advantages required for the production of high-quality large cherries. It is recognized by many domestic fruit tree experts as one of the most suitable areas in the northwest Loess Plateau for open-air production of high-quality large cherries.
5. Fushan Big Cherry
Fushan Big Cherry is a specialty product of Fushan District, Yantai City, Shandong Province, and a national geographical indication of agricultural products. Fushan District is a warm, semi-humid and drought-prone area. It is characterized by four distinct seasons, abundant rainfall, moderate temperature, moist air, not too cold in winter and not too hot in summer, which is suitable for the growth of various plants in the temperate zone. Fushan cherry has high quality and high yield, matures early and has high nutritional value. It is known as the "first spring fruit". Fushan cherry fruits are large and bright in appearance. The weight of a single fruit is generally more than 8 grams. The colors are red, yellow, purple, etc., crystal clear and attractive in color.
6. Dalian Cherry
Dalian cherry cultivation has a long history, and it has been a century since its introduction in the last century. March every year is the cherry ripening season in Dalian greenhouses. Dalian has many varieties of cherries, with authentic taste, rich nutrition, large planting area, green color and no pollution. Cherry is one of the specialty fruits of Dalian City, Liaoning Province. Dalian's cherry production areas are mainly concentrated in Anbo Town, Siping Town, Lushunkou District and Jinzhou District of Pulandian City. With its unique geographical location and climatic conditions, Dalian has become one of the best cherry planting areas in my country and even the world.
7. Shanhaiguan Cherry
Shanhaiguan District of Qinhuangdao City is known as the "Hometown of Chinese Cherry". The area of ??large cherry cultivation in the district reaches 32,000 acres, and it is a national-level large cherry production Standardized demonstration area. The fruit is characterized by its large size, bright color, soft and juicy, sweet and sour taste, rich nutrition and other excellent edible qualities. It is known as the "treasure among fruits". In recent years, Shanhaiguan's large cherries have spread beyond Hebei, are well-known in Beijing and Tianjin, and are exported to Shanghai, Guangdong and other provinces and cities.
8. Xixiang Cherry
Xixiang Cherry is a specialty fruit in Xixiang County, Hanzhong, Shaanxi Province, and is also one of the earliest fruits on the market in northern my country. Xixiang cherries are famous for their large size, thick flesh, thin skin and red color. The cherry planting area in Xixiang County has reached more than 8,000 acres, with an annual output of 800,000 kilograms of fresh fruits. It is one of the three famous cherry producing areas in the country and an important local specialty industry in Xixiang County. Cherry Valley in Xixiang County is a famous cherry valley in our province. Sightseeing tourist attraction. In spring, the snow-like cherry blossoms here are all over the mountains and fields, and the scenery is spectacular. When the cherries are ripe, the fruits hanging on the branches are as bright as agate, crystal clear, sweet and attractive.
9. Tianbao Cherry
Tianbao cherry has a long history of cultivation. It has the characteristics of early maturity, long picking period, large grains, bright color, delicious taste and rich nutrition. It is known as As the first fresh fruit in the north, Tianbao cherries are mainly produced in the mountainous area in the northern part of Tianbao Town, Xintai City. Nianjiayu Village has the largest number of cherries and has a long history of cultivation. According to historical records, there were cherry plantations during the Ming Dynasty. There are still old trees that are more than 260 years old, with an output of more than 500 kilograms. Peach is famous for its large fruit, bright color, thick flesh, small stone, good quality and early market. Characteristics include the reputation of being the first branch of fresh primrose fruits.
10. Wenchuan sweet cherry Wenchuan sweet cherry is a famous specialty of Wenchuan County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province. The fruit is kidney-shaped, large, with obvious sutures, and the peel is deep red to purple-red. Glossy, rose-red flesh, thick and crispy, sweet in taste, free from the core, of excellent quality, and rich in content. The high-quality and high-yield Wenchuan sweet cherries have earned Wenchuan County the titles of "Hometown of Cherry" and "Sweet Cherry Base".