Xinyi "Dalian Brother" Cultivates "Chinese Fig"

In Zhuwei Village, Shaodian Town, Xinyi City, there is a fig cultivation experimental base of 50 mu, where more than 70 varieties of figs from all over the world are planted, which has become the "United Kingdom of figs". The reporter learned yesterday that at present, two fig bud variants have been selected from the experimental base and submitted to the authoritative department for approval, if approved, it will become the first new fig variety originating in China. These are the treasures of Brother Dalian.

"Brother Dalian", formerly known as Ruan Shuan, is a professor-level senior engineer from Dalian, Liaoning Province. He has been engaged in economic forest and fruit research and is famous for calling himself "Brother Dalian" online. In November 2003, in order to find a suitable environment for the growth of chestnut trees, "Brother Dalian" came to Shaodian Town to make an on-the-spot investigation and demonstrated that it was suitable to cultivate fruit trees such as Chinese chestnut and has been engaged in the research of fruit tree varieties in Xinyi.

In 2011, Ruan Shuan was invited to visit Japanese research institutions and came into contact with fig varieties. Since then, he has devoted himself to the selection, introduction, breeding and cultivation techniques of fig varieties. From 2011 to now, more than 30 excellent fig varieties have been introduced directly from Japan, and then more than 40 fig varieties have been introduced from abroad through other channels.

At present, the fig cultivation area of the experimental base has reached 50 mu. In order to do a good job in the research and popularization of figs, Ruan Shu'an has also set up a qq exchange group on the cultivation of new varieties of figs. Because of his professional knowledge and unselfish dedication to fig planting techniques, this QQ group with an upper limit of 1000 people has been full in a very short time. In 2014, Ruan Shu'an registered a Taobao store and began to try to start an Internet business. now, Ruan Shu'an 's fig seedlings are basically sold online, and more than 70% are sold overseas, and the shop grade has reached four diamonds.

After years of cultivation, two fig bud variants have been selected from Ruan Shu'an 's experimental base. "there are hundreds of fig varieties in the world, none of which is native to China. All the fig varieties in China are imported from abroad. Through continuous research and innovation, I will strive to cultivate a new fig variety that belongs to China." Ruan Shuan said that the two new varieties they selected have been submitted to the authorities for approval. If approved, they will become the first new varieties of figs originating in China.

"figs are not easy to preserve, and the shelf life is very short. Medium well needs to be picked when he takes the market route, which does not improve the economic benefits, and spoils these good fruits." Ruan Shuan said that in addition to cultivating new varieties, he also thought about the sale of figs and planned to build a fig planting base with a real collection of picking, processing and sales next year.