Phocus pear production areas

Cox pear production areas are concentrated in Guizhou, Hunan, Xiangxi, and Yunnan. They are also distributed in western Sichuan, northern Sichuan, and eastern Sichuan. The cultivation history of Guilin Town, Tongnan County, Chongqing is relatively long. long.

Prickly pear varieties: Guinong No. 1, Guinong No. 2, Guinong No. 7, Guinong No. 9, and K7.

Prickly pear maturity time

Prickly pear can be sown in spring and autumn. The temperature at this time is cooler, the survival rate of planting is higher, and the growth will be more vigorous in the later period.

Prickly pear blooms from the end of April to the beginning of May, and the flowering period lasts for about a month. Some varieties still have sporadically blooming flowers after June. After fruiting, they usually mature in August to September.

Prickly pear fruits can be picked when they are ripe, and September is the best time for picking. The general market price on the market is about 20-30 yuan/catty, and the market price of dried prickly pears is 40 yuan/catty.

Effects and functions of prickly pear

The vitamin B2 contained in wild prickly pear can eliminate ulcers, and the vitamin B1 contained in wild prickly pear can treat athlete's foot. Its taste is sour and sweet, which can relieve the pain. Pain in the spleen and stomach, it helps the spleen and stomach digest, and can also strengthen resistance and the ability to resist germs. It has the effects of beautifying the skin, delaying aging, and preventing and fighting cancer.