Where is the producing area of walnut in China?

  Walnut cultivation in China has a long history. It was introduced into China by Zhang Qian in the 3rd century BC. The origin of walnut is Iran. Now walnut is distributed in all parts of China. After a long period of careful cultivation of walnut existing many new varieties, each region of walnut also has its own characteristics.

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  Walnut producing areas in China

  Walnut is widely distributed in China, north to Heilongjiang, south to Yunnan, Guizhou, west to Xinjiang, east to Shandong, Liaoning, most regions of the country have walnut distribution. The autumn walnut produced in Qinling Mountains of Shaanxi Province is large in size, full in shape and high in yield. In addition, other varieties produced in other areas of Shaanxi Province are also of good quality. Shanxi walnut quality is better, planted are traditional fine varieties, close to Hebei mountain walnut production is better, mostly wild varieties.

  Several famous walnut producing areas and fine varieties

  Beijing Pinggu: Pinggu is mainly the origin of Wenwan walnut, the most famous old tree stuffy pointed lion head. In addition, Pinggu's official hat is also very famous, is the traditional shape standard, because it is basically wild, so the yield is not high, the size is not big.

  Tianjin Ji County: Tianjin is the only walnut production area, there are many famous varieties abroad, Ji County walnut shape rough crazy beautiful, clear lines, and Beijing Pinggu walnut oil similarities.

  Cotton walnut (the main edible walnut) is widely planted in most parts of the north because of man, but the quality is good in Shanxi, Shaanxi, Xinjiang and other dry climates.

  Walnut producing areas are widely distributed in China. There are differences in walnut varieties, skin thickness and size in each producing area, which also reflects the relationship between plants and regions. Walnut can also be selected according to varieties and producing areas.