When do Hanzhong oranges ripen?

Hanzhong oranges usually ripen in mid-late October. Hanzhong, Shaanxi Province is a transitional area from northern subtropical zone to warm temperate zone, with superior climatic conditions, which is conducive to the growth of citrus. The citrus here is bright in color, high in soluble solids and moderate in sour and sweet.

The advantages of Hanzhong oranges

The Qinling Mountains in the north of Hanzhong, Shaanxi Province blocked the invasion of the cold current in the northwest, while the Bashan Mountain in the south meandered so that the warm and wet air could not drive straight in. The inversion zone and slope wall effect in the foothills of the Qinling Mountains have formed a unique microclimate region with less severe cold in winter and extreme heat in summer. The citrus here, first, there is no high temperature, dry and hot wind harm, and the fruit setting rate is high; second, the temperature drop early in autumn, which is conducive to fruit coloring and ripening, the citrus fruit here is gorgeous, the fruit has high content of soluble solids and moderate sour and sweet. Third, close to the northwest, northeast and North China markets, there are broad consumer groups, and the location advantage is obvious.

Second, the development history of Hanzhong tangerine

Hanzhong citrus cultivation has a long history, which has a history of more than 2000 years. Hanzhong citrus is sweet and sour, with unique flavor and good quality, which is favored by consumers in the north, mainly in the northwest. Vigorously develop the citrus industry and effectively promote the formation of superior industries.

And the increase in farmers' income. The total area of citrus in Hanzhong is more than 200,000 mu, 209administrative villages in 16 towns and 149000 farmers are engaged in citrus cultivation, 100000 mu of citrus has obtained the national green food certification, and 2000 mu of citrus has passed the national certification of good agricultural practices. Two leading enterprises in citrus agricultural industrialization at the provincial and municipal levels in Pan-Asia and Dongsheng and more than 10 citrus professional cooperatives such as Huayuan, Zhengjiapo and Sanhe have been cultivated. Citrus industry has become a strong characteristic industry with the best benefit and the greatest potential in the rural economy of Hanzhong City.

The citrus planting in Hanzhong City has reached 250000 mu, with an annual output of 300000 tons and an output value of hundreds of millions of yuan. the per capita income of orange farmers is more than 3000 yuan higher than that of ordinary farmers, effectively promoting the development of rural brokers, seedling cultivation, warehousing and transportation and other industries.