Fruits from the South

1. Longan

Longan is native to southern and southwestern my country. Nowadays, longan in my country is mainly distributed in Guangxi, Guangdong, Fujian and Taiwan. and other provinces (regions), in addition, there are also small-scale cultivation in Hainan, Sichuan, Yunnan and Guizhou Province. Countries and regions that cultivate longan in the world include Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, India, Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Madagascar, Queensland in Australia, Hawaii and Florida in the United States, etc.

2. Papaya

Originally produced in my country, it is now available in Shandong, Henan, Shaanxi, Anhui, Jiangsu, Hubei, Sichuan, Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Guangdong, Guangxi and other provinces (regions) Cultivation.

3. Coconut

Coconut is a tropical light-loving crop that grows and develops well under the conditions of high temperature, rain, sufficient sunshine and sea breeze. The annual average temperature is required to be above 24-25℃, the temperature difference is small, and there is no frost all year round, in order for coconut to bloom and bear fruit normally, the optimal growth temperature is 26-27℃. If the average temperature is 18°C ??for one month in a year, the yield will drop significantly. If the average temperature is lower than 15°C, it will cause flower and fruit drop and yellowing of the leaves. Moisture conditions should be more than 1500-2000mm annual rainfall and evenly distributed. However, in areas with abundant underground water sources or where irrigation can be carried out, good growth can be achieved with annual rainfall of 600-800mm. Drought can have an impact on coconut yields of up to 2 years. -3 years, long-term water accumulation will also affect the growth and yield of coconut trees. Coconuts are suitable for growing in low-altitude areas. In Hainan Island, my country, they can grow well at altitudes below 150-200m.

4. Olive

Olive is an evergreen tree native to China. People call olives the "fruit of paradise". Olives are native to my country and can be eaten fresh or processed. They are a famous subtropical specialty fruit tree. Fujian is the province with the largest distribution of olives in my country, and is also cultivated in Guangdong, Guangxi, Taiwan, Sichuan, Zhejiang and other provinces.

5. Lychee

Lychee is the fruit of lychee, a plant of the Sapindaceae family. It is also known as Danlichee and Lizhi. The flesh of the fruit is crystal clear like white jade, and the fruit is shaped like an early lady and a bag, commonly known as "jade purse". It is native to southern my country and is most cultivated in Guangdong, Guangxi, Fujian, Sichuan, Taiwan, Yunnan and other places. Harvest the fruits when they are mature between June and July every year, peel off the outer shell, and take the aril (lychee flesh) for fresh use or drying for later use. Lychees are grown in Taiwan, Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan, Fujian, Sichuan and Yunnan in China today, from about 18 degrees north latitude to 28 degrees north latitude.

6. Dragon fruit

Dragon fruit, whose real name is green dragon fruit and red dragon fruit. Native to tropical Central America. Dragon fruit is rich in nutrients and has unique functions. It contains plant-based albumin and anthocyanins that are rare in ordinary plants, and is rich in vitamins and water-soluble dietary fiber. The dragon fruit tree is a triangular plant of the Cactaceae family. It is native to tropical desert areas in Central America such as Brazil and Mexico. It is a typical tropical plant.

7. Durian

Durian, also known as durian It is known as Shaozi and civet fruit, and is commonly known as "Golden Pillow" in Taiwan. It is a tropical deciduous tree of the Kapok family, with a tree height of 15-20 meters. It is generally believed that East India and Malaysia are the origins of durian. Later, it spread to the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar and other countries, and is also cultivated in small quantities in Hainan, China. Durian pulp contains a variety of vitamins, is rich in nutrients, and has a unique fragrance. It is known as the "King of Fruits".

8. Pineapple

At present, pineapple has been widely distributed between the north and south circuits and has become one of the important fruit trees in the world. The main cultivation areas in my country include Guangdong, Hainan, Guangxi, Taiwan, Fujian, Yunnan and other provinces (regions). Pineapple belongs to the Bromeliaceae family, which is a perennial herbaceous fruit tree plant with rapid vegetative growth and short production cycle. It can grow year-round in areas with an average annual temperature of above 23 degrees Celsius.

Fruits that grow in the south include: carambola, guava, sugar apple, lotus root, mangosteen, cherry, lemon, orange, tangerine, yellow peel, jackfruit, avocado, grapefruit, rambutan, strawberry, Banana, mango, bergamot, kiwi.