Yuexi Sweet Cherry (a specialty of Yuexi, Sichuan)

Introduction to Yuexi Sweet Cherry

Yuexi Sweet Cherry is a famous specialty of Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan Province. It is highly favored by consumers due to its good quality and early fruit ripening period

Yuexi County is located in the southwest of Sichuan Province, in the northern part of Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture. It borders Meigu County to the east, Zhaojue County and Xide County to the south, Mianning County to the west, and Ganluo County and Shimian County to the north. The planting area of Yuexi sweet cherries belongs to the northern subtropical climate, with small annual temperature differences, dry and cool climate, large day night temperature differences, and sufficient sunshine, making it the most suitable area for the growth and development of sweet cherries

Sweet cherries are native to Europe and have a preference for cold, cool, and dry weather with ample sunlight. Due to strict ecological requirements and limited adaptability to small regions, their planting area in the country is not large. The area at an altitude of 1600-2100 meters in Yuexi County has an average annual temperature of 11.3-13.3 ℃, with an effective accumulated temperature of 3915.7-3200 ℃ above 10 ℃. The annual sunshine hours are 1612.9-1860 hours, and the frost free period is 225-248 days. The spring temperature rises rapidly, resulting in early fruit ripening. The ripening period of the same sweet cherry variety is in late April to late May, 10-15 days earlier than the main sweet cherry producing areas in the province and 25-30 days earlier than the main sweet cherry producing areas in the north. Therefore, Yuexi County is known as the "Southwest High altitude Early maturing Sweet Cherry Cultivation Area"

After nearly ten years of introduction observation and high-yield cultivation technology research, the planting of sweet cherries in Yuexi has been successful. Sweet cherry fruits are exported to large and medium-sized cities such as Beijing, Shandong, Chongqing, Panzhihua, Kunming, Guiyang, etc., and the products are in short supply, with significant economic benefits. Yuexi sweet cherries are highly favored by consumers due to their good quality and early fruit ripening period. They were awarded the "Most Popular Exhibition Award" and the "Best Selling Product Award" by the organizing committee of the 8th Western China Expo and the Provincial Department of Agriculture, respectively; In 2007, it was designated as a key county in Sichuan Province's characteristic sweet cherry production area; In 2009, it was designated as a "Sichuan Province characteristic industry sweet cherry production base county". Suitable for planting land with abundant resources and great development potential, it is a pillar industry for accelerating poverty alleviation and wealth creation in poverty-stricken ethnic areas

The geographical indication protection area for sweet cherry agricultural products in western Vietnam covers the natural villages belonging to 25 mountainous townships in the region, including Dahua Township, Dingshan Township, Zhongsuo Township, Darui Township, Nanqing Township, Matuo Township, Xinxiang Township, Wuliqing Township, Yuecheng Town, Hedong Township, Xishan Township, Datun Township, Xinmin Town, Banqiao Township, Wayan Township, Puxiong Town, Leqingdi Township, Gongmu Township, Yiluo Diba Township, Labai Township, Tiexi Township, Lapu Township, Erjue Township, Siganpu Township, and Baoan Township. The protected area covers 13067 hectares of mountains and mountain basins. The output is 10000 tons. Yuexi County is located in the southern part of Sichuan Province and the northern part of Liangshan Prefecture, between longitude 102 ° 20 ′ -102 ° 54 ′ E and latitude 28 ° 18 ′ -28 ° 53 ′ N. The production area has an altitude of 1600-2100m

What are the nutritional values of Yuexi sweet cherries

Cherry contains up to 59 milligrams of iron per 100 grams, ranking first among fruits; The content of vitamin A is 4-5 times higher than that of grapes, apples, and oranges. In addition, it also contains vitamins B and C, as well as mineral elements such as calcium and phosphorus. Every 100 grams contains 83 grams of water, 1.4 grams of protein, 0.3 grams of fat, 8 grams of sugar, 14.4 grams of carbohydrates, 66 calories, 0.4 grams of crude fiber, 0.5 grams of ash, 18 milligrams of calcium, 18 milligrams of phosphorus, 5.9 milligrams of iron, 0.15 milligrams of carotene, 0.04 milligrams of thiamine, 0.08 milligrams of riboflavin, 0.4 milligrams of niacin, 3 milligrams of ascorbic acid, 258 milligrams of potassium, 0.7 milligrams of sodium, 10.6 milligrams of magnesium, and rich in vitamin A

Awards and honors for Yuexi Sweet Cherry

In 2007, Yuexi was designated as a "key county in Sichuan Province's characteristic sweet cherry production area"

In 2009, it was designated as a "Sichuan Province's characteristic industry sweet cherry production base county"

At the Western China International Fair, it was awarded the "Most Popular Exhibition Award" and the "Best Selling Product Award" by the China Western Expo Organizing Committee and the Provincial Department of Agriculture, respectively

Tasting and Eating Methods of Yuexi Sweet Cherry

Cherry Wine. 500g fresh cherries and 1000ml rice wine. Wash the cherries and place them in a jar. Soak them in rice wine and seal. Stir once every 2-3 days for 15-20 days to complete. Drink 50 milliliters each morning and evening (including 8-10 cherries). This wine has the effects of dispelling wind and dampness, promoting blood circulation and relieving pain. Suitable for conditions such as rheumatism, lower back and leg pain, difficulty in flexion and extension, and frostbite