When will Qixia apples ripen? What are the varieties of Qixia apples?

Qixia is a famous "capital of apples". The apples produced here have excellent varieties and unique flavor. Qixia apples have been famous at home and abroad for a hundred years and are favored by the majority of consumers. There are also many varieties of Qixia apples, but similar apples have different characteristics. So when will Qixia apple ripen? What are the varieties of Qixia apples? Let's get to know it.

When will Qixia apples ripen?

There are some differences in the ripening time of different varieties of Qixia apples, but they are mainly concentrated in the period from August to November. For example, the most popular red Fuji apples generally mature in mid-late October, while Gala apples can be ripe and picked in late September. Therefore, we can identify the specific ripening time of Qixia apple according to the difference of varieties.

What are the varieties of Qixia apples?

Qixia apple is one of the famous specialties in Shandong, with more than 200 varieties, mainly red Fuji. Gala, red banana, Jin Shuai and Guoguang are the most famous varieties of Qixia apple.

1. Red Fuji

Red Fuji apple is a Japanese variety, which was introduced and planted in China in 1966. It is characterized by its large size, red all over the body, round shape and average size like a baseball. 9-11% of the weight of the fruit is monosaccharide, and its pulp is compact, sweeter and crisper than many other apple varieties, so it is widely loved by consumers all over the world.

2. Gala

Gala apple is a New Zealand variety, which was introduced by Japan in 1980. in the process of cultivation and breeding of Gala, the two excellent individual trees provided by Qixia were tested and evaluated in the whole city by Yantai fruit tree station, ranking first among all superior lines, named Yanga No. 1 and No. 2. Its main characteristics are correct fruit shape, thin and glossy pericarp, crisp meat, sweet and sour taste and good quality.

3. Red banana

Red banana is an apple variety introduced to China from Malaysia. Red banana is thick and full in shape, bright and beautiful in color, delicate in meat and rich in nutrition, so it is named red banana because it has the fragrance of banana after maturity. Red banana is a rare and excellent variety with strong plant and high fruit hanging rate in the market. although the price is much higher than that of ordinary banana, it still attracts a large number of consumers.

4. Jin Shuai

Jin Shuai, also known as Jin Guan, is a large apple variety originating from the United States. It was introduced into Dalian, China from Japan in 1910. This variety is suitable for cultivation in cooler and less rainy areas, with an average annual temperature of 9 ℃-11 ℃ and precipitation below 700mm. The fruit ripens in the first ten days of September and is golden after ripening. The meat is fine, sweet, fragrant and suitable for fresh food.

5. Guoguang

Guoguang is mainly divided into big country light and small country light, big country light apple, the color is yellow and green, shiny, the surface has light thick red stripes, the shape is flat and round, large, sweet and crisp and delicious. Small country light apple flat round, bluish yellow, pulp slightly rough, juicy, sweet taste.

Generally speaking, Qixia is a high-quality apple producing area in China, there are many apple varieties, not only the ripening time is different, but also the characteristics of each variety are different. I wonder what kind of Qixia apple do you like to eat? Welcome to leave a message for discussion.

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