What is the apple variety in Weihai, Shandong Province?

Apple in Weihai, Shandong Province is recognized as the world's apple overlord.

There are many kinds of apples planted here in Weihai, which is recognized as an advantageous place for apple planting in the world. The most famous ones are Red Fuji, Jonakin, Beidou, Xiaoguoguang, Red General, Gala, Red Jinqing, Red Star and Red Banana. Especially, the new varieties introduced and cultivated in recent years, such as Red Fuji, Red Brocade, Jonakin, Gala and Red General, are in short supply in the market because of their thin peel, bright color, straight fruit shape, crisp pulp, rich juice and refreshing taste.

Apple planting is closely related to climate and soil. Weihai is located at the easternmost tip of Shandong Peninsula, surrounded by mountains and seas, and has a typical maritime climate. Weathered rocks unique to hilly landforms, with loose soil and rich organic minerals, are extremely suitable for the growth of apples. There are four distinct seasons here, especially in summer and autumn, with abundant sunshine, large temperature difference between day and night and long growth period, which is conducive to the accumulation and coloring of fructose. So Weihai apples are crisp, sweet and juicy, with thin skin, moderate sugar and rich aroma.

History of Apple Development in Weihai

1888, weihai began to cultivate western apples, which has been cultivated for more than 100 years.

Weihai is located at the easternmost tip of Shandong Peninsula, surrounded by the sea on three sides, with hilly territory and suitable climate. The terrain is Gao Shuang, with no intense heat in summer, no severe cold in winter and loose soil, which is extremely suitable for apple growth, especially in summer and autumn, with abundant sunshine, large temperature difference between day and night and long growth period, which is extremely beneficial to the accumulation and coloring of fructose, thus forming the unique color, shape, taste, quality, acidity, sweetness and fragrance of Weihai apples.

The apple planting area in Weihai is more than 700,000 mu, with an annual output of 165438+ 10,000 tons. Rongcheng, Wendeng, Rushan and Huancui, which are under the jurisdiction of Weihai, have been designated as superior apple planting areas by the state. There are many kinds of apples in Weihai, including Red Fuji, Red General, Xiaoguoguang, Green Banana, Red Star and Jin Shuai, among which Red Fuji is the most famous.

The above contents refer to Baidu Encyclopedia-Weihai Apple.