The basic introduction of Nankou Buddha Apricot
Nankou Buddha Apricot is a specialty of Yangyuan County, Zhangjiakou City, Hebei Province, and a national geographical indication for agricultural products.
The average altitude of Yangyuan County is 1100 meters, and the soil is neutral, consisting of chestnut brown soil with a sandy texture. It is rich in various elements such as calcium, phosphorus, iron, and potassium, making it suitable for planting apricot trees. Nankou serves Buddha apricots, with an average weight of 89 grams per fruit and a maximum weight of 136 grams. The fruit has a regular and large shape, with high uniformity. The ripe fruit has a bright yellow color and orange red spots on the shaded side. The flesh is delicate and fragrant, the juice is abundant, the sweet and sour taste is refreshing, and the aroma is rich and agricultural. Almonds are sweet and free from the kernel, and are a variety that can be consumed both as apricot fruit and almond. After laboratory analysis, it was found that both the almonds and fruits for Buddha have high nutritional value. The Buddha apricot fruit is more resistant to storage and transportation, and can be stored in a cellar for 10-12 days for freshness preservation.The average altitude of Yangyuan County is 1100 meters, and the soil is neutral, consisting of chestnut brown soil with a sandy texture, rich in various elements such as calcium, phosphorus, iron, and potassium. Yangyuan County has a unique regional climate with four distinct seasons, rain and heat in the same season, sufficient sunshine, an average annual temperature of 7.8 ℃, an average annual sunshine duration of 2897 hours, a temperature difference of 15 ℃ between day and night, and an average annual rainfall of 365 millimeters. The unique natural ecological environment in Yangyuan County has created favorable natural conditions for the growth of Buddhist apricots in Nankou.What is the nutritional value of South Mouth Buddha Apricot?
The soluble solids content of the Buddha apricot supplied by Nankou exceeds 12%; Vitamin C>13 milligrams per kilogram; Moisture content<88 grams/100 grams.
What are the product features of Nankou Foxing?
Foxing has strong abilities in drought resistance, cold resistance, and disease and insect resistance. Flowering in early May, with a flowering period of 7-10 days, it can resist freezing damage at -2 ℃. In late July, the apricot fruit matures and is supplied to the south with Buddha apricots. The fruit shape is upright, large, and has high uniformity. The color is bright and pale yellow, with orange red spots on the sunny side of the fruit. The average weight of a single fruit is 89 grams, with the largest reaching 136 grams. The flesh is delicate and fragrant, the juice is abundant, sweet and sour, refreshing, the almonds are sweet, and the seeds are detached. How did the history of offering Buddha apricots at Nankou come about?
The Buddha apricot originated from Anluo Temple in Gaoqiang Township, Yangyuan County. It was initially introduced by monks in the temple, and its fruit is mainly dedicated to gods and Buddhas, hence the name.
. In 1986, Fangfo apricot was identified as the main promoted variety in Zhangjiakou area.In 1999, as a famous and excellent product of Zhangjiakou City, Fangfo Apricot was exhibited at the World Expo.
. From 2001 to 2006, Zhangjiakou Academy of Agricultural Sciences conducted a technical renovation experiment on a low yield apricot orchard in Chuigutong Township, Yangyuan County. In 2018, Yangyuan County implemented an apricot flat base upgrading project of 80000 acres, added 3000 acres of apricot planting for Buddha, introduced two apricot processing projects, and held the second Nankou Buddha Apricot Picking Festival. In 1991, Nankou Buddha Apricot won the first place in the Apricot Variety Evaluation Conference of Hebei Province. On February 12, 2018, the former Ministry of Agriculture of the People's Republic of China officially approved the registration and protection of geographical indications for agricultural products for "Nankou supplied Buddha apricots"