Huili pomegranates are characterized by their large size, bright color, thin peel, tender seeds, rich flavor, delicate fragrance and long-lasting aftertaste. They are packed with a variety of vitamins and amino acids essential to the human body, boasting a high edible portion ratio and high soluble solid content. The seeds are “as transparent and glittering as pearls, and the fruit tastes as rich and sweet as honey”, rendering it superior in quality.
The region falls into the semi-humid climate zone of the western mid-subtropical area in China, featuring abundant sunshine, ample heat, significant temperature differences between day and night, vigorous evaporation, concentrated rainfall, and distinct wet and dry seasons. These natural ecological conditions are ideal for cultivating high-quality pomegranates.
The pomegranates are grown in river valleys and gentle slopes at an altitude of 1,000–1,800 meters. The soil is mainly purple soil, brown-red soil and paddy soil, with a pH value ranging from 6.5 to 7.5 and organic matter content of ≥ 1.5%.
The fruits are well-formed and oblate, with smooth surfaces. The peel is greenish-yellow in the base color, and the sun-facing side is pale red with rosy blush, with distinct fruit ribs. The flavor is rich (with a honey-like aroma), the flesh is tender and melts in the mouth, and the seeds are soft.
- Grade Extra: ≥ 500g per fruit
- Grade 1: 400g–500g per fruit
- Grade 2: 350g–400g per fruit
Soluble solids: ≥ 14.0%
August to December every year
