What are the varieties of Chinese chestnut suitable for cultivation in northern Guangdong?

In order to develop chestnut production in Guangdong, it is necessary to select excellent varieties from this province and neighboring provinces and regions. Long-distance introduction, especially from the north of the Yangtze River, should be successfully tested for many years before it can be used for productive cultivation.

1. Chinese Chestnut No.1 of Agricultural University

Nongda No.1 Chestnut is a new chestnut variety with early maturity, dwarfing, high yield and stable yield bred by fast neutron radiation mutagenesis in South China Agricultural University. It has been popularized in all parts of Guangdong and some areas of Guangxi and Jiangxi with good performance. This variety blossoms in the middle of May in Guangzhou and begins to mature in the middle and late August. It is one of the most early-maturing varieties in China. The single fruit weighs 13 grams and the meat is tender and sweet. Because the branches are short and stout, and the fruit is picked early, the branches accumulate more nutrients, so the continuous fruiting ability is strong, the male flowers are reduced, the female flowers are increased, the fruit setting rate is high, and the yield is high and stable. Because the tree is dwarf and the crown is compact, it is suitable for close planting and easy to manage. it is an excellent variety with good comprehensive shape and can be planted all over the province.

Heyuan oil chestnut

Heyuan oil chestnut is mainly produced in Dongyuan County, Heyuan City, and is cultivated in neighboring counties. The single fruit weighs about 14 grams, the meat is tender and sweet, and the quality is good. The local mature in late September. High yield, suitable for cultivation in hilly and mountainous areas of eastern Guangdong.

Third, seal the oil chestnut.

Fengkai oil chestnut originally produced in Changgang Town, Fengkai County, has been cultivated for 500 years, and it is also cultivated in neighboring counties. The single fruit of this variety weighs about 15 grams, the pericarp is thin, reddish brown, shiny, the flesh is egg yellow, fragrant and of good quality. The local mature in late September. It is suitable for cultivation in hilly and mountainous areas of western Guangdong.

4. Shaoli 18

Shaoli 18 was selected from the excellent clones selected by Shaoguan Forestry Science Research Institute in 1974 and passed the provincial identification, and has been vigorously promoted in the province and Jiangxi Province. However, due to the neglect of pollination varieties in the supporting cultivation techniques, the phenomenon of empty bud is particularly serious. The single fruit of this variety weighs about 11 grams, the pericarp is reddish brown, smooth and bright, waxy, sweet and of good quality. It matured locally in early September.

Five and nine species

Nine species are native to Dongting Mountain, Wuxian County, Jiangsu Province. They are the main local varieties and are one of the best varieties in the province. They are named after "nine out of ten". This variety weighs 12 grams per fruit, sweet and glutinous meat and good quality. The local mature in late September. The performance of multi-site trial in Guangxi was excellent and matured in late August. The tree is small, suitable for close planting, high yield and strong adaptability, and can be planted in northern Guangdong.

6. Big fruit black chestnut

Daguo black chestnut is one of the excellent varieties widely cultivated in Guangxi. The single fruit weighs 18Muth19g, the pericarp is black, the tree is strong, high-yielding and stable. The local area matures in the early and middle of October. It can be introduced and tested in various places.

It is chestnut

It is native to Shaoyang, Hunan Province, and has been introduced well in Guangdong and Guangxi in recent years. This variety weighs 13 grams per fruit and has good quality. The local mature in late September. The tree shape is short, the crown is compact, the branching ability and continuous fruiting ability are strong, and the yield is high and stable. it can be introduced and planted actively in northern Guangdong. In addition, the Gannong-77 series of chestnut varieties selected and popularized by Jiangxi Agricultural University can be planted in northern Guangdong.

To sum up, these varieties are more suitable for the cultivation of chestnut varieties in northern Guangdong, farmers in these places can refer to more, hoping to help you.

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