In primary school textbooks, there is a story about "China's Treasure Island - Taiwan".
Taiwan is China's largest island, with a latitude between 20°-25° north latitude. The climate is subtropical monsoon climate and tropical monsoon climate . Here is warm in winter and hot in summer, with plenty of light and plenty of rain. It is very suitable for fruit growth and there are many types of fruits. The fruit industry is one of the pillar industries in Taiwan. As of 2019, the annual fruit production in Taiwan Province has nearly 2.5 million tons, with more than 80 species.
Fresh fruits are eaten from beginning to end a year
Due to the climatic characteristics, in Taiwan Province, people can eat locally produced fresh fruits all year round.
Fruits that can be harvested throughout the year include: star fruit , guava , wax , pineapple , papaya, banana, lemon, coconut, melon, watermelon, red sugarcane , etc.
Take star fruit as an example. Star fruit is a fruit that has blossomed and bears multiple fruits on the anniversary, and has the habit of bearing tree trunks. Inflorescences generally grow from one year to perennial branches, especially the 2-3 year old branches bear the best fruits. They are sprinkled 4-5 times from May to December each year, and the fruits mature from the end of July to February of the following year.
Taiwan Province's climate is warm all year round, which is conducive to the growth and maturation of star fruits such as star fruits that have been blossomed and bear fruits many times on the anniversary. Therefore, when the climate is suitable, fruit production can be achieved in three seasons a year or even alternate seasons. In this way, everyone can eat star fruit from Taiwan Province all year round.
In addition, strawberry , peaches, plums, grapes, citrus, grapefruits and other common fruits can be eaten from spring to winter, with different flavors throughout the year, allowing you to fully feel the charm of the fruit kingdom.
Taiwan Province's top ten fruit exports
According to the latest "Category of Fresh Fruit Types and Exporting Countries and Regions to Obtain my country's Inspection and Quarantine Access" released by the General Administration of Customs in 2019, there are 26 types of fruits that have been approved for mainland China.
According to relevant data, Taiwan Province's exports of fresh and refrigerated fruits reached US$185 million in 2019. According to the export volume, the top ten fruits are pineapple, Saga , other citrus, mango, grapefruit, wax, tangerine , grape, banana, grapefruit .
Taiwanese pineapples have been improved and have good appearance and taste. Among them, the meat of golden diamond pineapples is very delicate and has no teeth stuffing, has a high sugar content, and can be eaten without soaking in salt water. It is very popular in the fruit market. In terms of origin, Tainan has sufficient lighting and is most suitable for pineapple growth. Golden diamond pineapple is mainly distributed in Pingtung and Tainan Guanmiao.
pineapple is also the highest-selling fruit among many Taiwanese fruits sold to the mainland. In 2019, the sales of pineapples produced in Taiwan in mainland China reached 420 million yuan, with sales of more than 50,000 tons, becoming a popular single product. However, later, because mainland customs intercepted quarantine pests from pineapples imported from Taiwan many times, in order to prevent plant epidemic risks from the source, imports of pineapples from Taiwan were suspended.
Overall, the main export areas of these fruits in Taiwan Province are mainland China, Japan, and Hong Kong, China, accounting for more than 85%. It can be said that most of these fruits have entered the mainland market, bringing great economic benefits to Taiwanese fruit farmers.
Top ten special fruit varieties
guava
is also called guava. It is one of the fruits native to Taiwan. It is almost seedless, sweet, fragrant and refreshing. Locals are used to eating it with sour plum powder .
Taiwan Guava is currently one of the earliest and most abundant fruit tree varieties in the world. If the climatic conditions are appropriate, the guava tree can bear fruit for 80 days if it is planted as soon as possible, and the latest 10 months if it is planted as soon as possible. In addition, Taiwan guava grows and bears fruit all year round, so the fruit cycle is long and the yield is large.
Passion fruit
Passion fruit is also grown in Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan, Yunnan and other places in mainland China, but its taste is sour and is generally used as beverages.The passion fruit grown in Taiwan has high sweetness and can be eaten directly is its biggest feature.
Waste mist
Waste mist is a tropical evergreen fruit tree . It likes warmth and is afraid of cold. The optimal temperature for growth is 25-30℃, and the optimal temperature during the fruit development period is 15-25℃.
Waste mist likes warm and fertile soil and is very resistant to moisture. The choice of soil texture is not harsh, and sand and clay can be planted. The soil is suitable from slightly acidic to slightly alkaline (PH 5.5-7.8). Pingtung County, Chiayi County, , Yilan County, and Kaohsiung City in Taiwan are the most suitable areas for planting wax. At present, there are mainly black pearl wax , white wax fog, and convex umbilical wax fog.
Shuangdong betel nut
Taiwan did not produce betel nut , and was introduced by Dutch in the 17th century. Since betel nut is suitable for growth temperatures of 24 to 28 degrees Celsius per year, it is mostly grown in the warmer central and eastern parts of Taiwan. Shuangdong is the main production area of betel nut in Taiwan, and it has a unique taste and excellent quality.
Madou Wendan
Madou Wendan is a variety of pomelos among subtropical citrus. It has been cultivated in Taiwan for more than 290 years. It grows suitable for temperatures of 23 to 29 degrees Celsius. It likes high temperatures, rainwater and sunshine. It has weak cold resistance and is rich in August to September.
Golden diamond pineapple
Golden diamond pineapple is a variety of Taiwan pineapple . It is one of the three famous fruits in Taiwan. It is produced in all seasons, convenient to eat, sweet and juicy.
Sakya fruit
Sakya is also called "Sakya ". The fruit is sweet, the flesh is milky white, and the fragrance is unique. It is one of the famous tropical fruits. Because it looks like a Buddha's head, it is known as Buddha's head fruit and Sakyamuni fruit. In the local area, Saga fruit is mainly distributed in Taitung, with the abundant season from November to March. Depending on the origin and season, the wholesale price of Saga fruit is between 20-25 yuan per kilogram.
red-skinned banana
red-skinned banana is also called "canna". It is native to Malaysia . It is a new banana variety that is non-GMO and naturally grown. It is one of the top ten rare fruits in the world.
Taiwanese Big Green Date
Taiwanese Big Green Date also has an elegant name called "Tropical Small Apple" and Milk Date . Qingjujube has a crispy and delicious taste, and is rich in vitamin C, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B and other nutrients. In recent years, green date planting has also been introduced in mainland China and has been widely planted in Guangxi, Fujian and other places. During the peak period of green jujube, the yield per mu can reach 6,000 kilograms, and the purchase price of the place of production is around 3 yuan per kilogram, making it a good cash crop.
mango
Taiwan Province produces about 20 local and non-local mango varieties, with an average annual production of about 150,000 tons of mangoes. Mainland China is the largest buyer of mangoes in Taiwan.
Currently, the most common types of mangoes from Taiwan from Taiwan are Aiwen, Jinhuang, Tumango, Xia Xuemang, etc., but at the same time, there are some improved special varieties, with good flavor and taste.
Aiwenmang, production season: April to August, also known as Applemang . Because its flesh is golden, it is also known as the "Sun Fruit". When choosing, the surface color is red and the tail is not blue, which means it is mature enough.
Jinhuangmang, production season: May to October. Jinhuang mango fruits are as long as papaya. As a giant in the mango world, any one can exceed 20 cm long and weigh 1-2 kilograms. The advantages are that the flesh is rich and the fiber is fine, but the mango flavor is not as rich as Aiwen. For mango ice , mango smoothie and other mango products on the market, Jinhuang mango is mostly used.
Xia Xuemang, production season: June to July. Xia Xuemang, also known as Kaohsiung No. 3, is completely cultivated by local research and is the first mango registered in Taiwan Province. However, Xia Xuemang's price is also relatively high, about 3 times that of ordinary Aiwenmang.
Jinmi Mang, production season: from early July to August, it is a unique variety in Taiwan and a specialty of Puxin Township, Changhua County, accounting for 95% of the production in Taiwan. The characteristic is that the fruit has a convex appearance, tastes like a earthy mango, and has a sweetness of up to 21 degrees, which is very popular in the market.
