Why is Tai Po in Meizhou named "Hometown of Honey Pomelo in China"? What's the difference between grapefruit in Tai Po and ordinary grapefruit?

Meixian District, Meizhou City, Guangdong Province is the hometown of China Golden Pomelo. Shatian pomelo (Meizhou Jinyou) has been introduced and cultivated for more than 100 years. 1986 was listed as100000 mu golden pomelo production base by the Ministry of Agriculture. The planting area is 250,000 mu, with a total output of 237,000 tons in198. It is the largest grapefruit production base in China. Meizhou Golden Pomelo is the main economic pillar of Meixian District.

The difference between Dapu grapefruit and ordinary grapefruit;

First, the most important thing to grow grapefruit is soil conditions. Grapefruit planted in poor planting conditions is bitter and astringent, while the soil in Dabu, Meizhou is rich in selenium, which is especially suitable for grapefruit growth.

Secondly, Tai Po has pleasant air and strong sunshine. The grapefruit planted in Tai Po is golden yellow and sweet, with thin skin and thick flesh, and there is no residue at the entrance.

Third, the local water resources are abundant, and farmers will irrigate grapefruit with mountain spring water, which is fragrant and delicious.

Fourth, the government guides standardized planting, and Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences and South China Agricultural University provide professional technical support. The cultivated honey pomelo is very standardized, stable and excellent in quality, and it is fragrant, sweet and full of water when opened casually.

Extended data:

Dapu county honey pomelo has a long history of planting, and gradually formed a scale from 1985. After more than 20 years of development, Tai Po honey pomelo has become the largest honey pomelo planting base in Guangdong Province and one of the largest honey pomelo planting counties in China, and was awarded the title of "Hometown of China Honey Pomelo" by China Fruit Circulation Association in July 20 12. It is reported that the total output of Tai Po honey pomelo in 20 15 can reach 232,000 tons, with an output value of 863 million yuan.

Sun Zhiyong, director of the Geographical Indications Division of the Agricultural Products Quality and Safety Center of the Ministry of Agriculture, said that the registration and protection of geographical indications of agricultural products set quality requirements and production scope for agricultural products with cultural and ecological characteristics, which will enhance the brand influence and market competitiveness of local agricultural products.

On the same day, Tai Po honey pomelo was awarded the medal of "Top Ten Health Products in Lingnan". With the harvest season of pomelo, dapu county Golden Autumn rural tourism activities are also launched at the same time, and visitors can experience picking honey pomelo in Tai Po.

China News Network-Hometown of Honey Pomelo in China