Yichang has a long history of producing citrus. Qu Yuan's Ode to Oranges proves that citrus was planted in Yichang at least two thousand years ago. Due to the superior geographical and climatic environment, Yichang is now the first place to grow oranges in the province, far from being the first among thousands of trees, with a yield of 199 1 reaching130,000 tons and many excellent varieties. Navel orange: the law of causality gives birth to a small fruit at the top, which expands with the fruit and splits into navel shape, hence the name navel orange. Also known as steamed stuffed bun orange, seedless orange. The fruit is round when it is ripe, orange-red when it is big, crisp and fragrant, sweet and juicy, tender and without residue. Besides Hong Kong and Australia, it is also exported to the United States, Canada, Australia, Albania and other countries.

Yichang red orange: a new variety selected from Jincheng bud mutation. It is characterized by regular fruit shape, orange-red color, thin skin and tender meat, sweet and sour taste, and good quality. It ripens in mid-June 165438+ 10. The main producing area is Taipingxi, Sandouping, Yichang County. Won the Hubei Science and Technology Achievement Award. Peach leaf orange: The leaves are as long and narrow as peach leaves. From 1959, excellent varieties were selected from many sweet oranges. The fruit surface is orange-red, smooth, thin-skinned, with few seeds, crisp, very sweet, fragrant and juicy. .

Sanxia specialty-fruit

Kiwifruit: There are many wild varieties, especially China Kiwifruit. Berries are edible, moderately sweet and sour, with fragrant juice and rich nutrition. They contain a variety of vitamins, fat protein, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, pectin and other substances, and are excellent raw materials for the production of canned wine and jam. The canned kiwifruit produced by Zigui is sold all over the country.

Baihua Peach: Also known as Zigui Baihua Peach. Named for the white petals and peels. Mature in June, rectangular, slightly pointed at the top, and the peel is densely pubescent. The pulp is white, or light green, juicy, denuded and of excellent quality. Processed canned food sells well both inside and outside the province.

Chestnut: The flesh is red, and it contains protein, fat, sugar, starch, crude fiber, ash and other nutrients. It can be eaten fresh, cooked and made into various snacks, and has the medicinal functions of invigorating qi, invigorating stomach and tonifying kidney. Chestnut is a traditional local product of Yichang, with the largest output in Yichang, Zigui and Changyang counties.

Persimmons: Persimmons are divided into two categories: edible persimmons and oily persimmons. The edible persimmon contains protein, fat, carbohydrate, calcium, phosphorus, iron and vitamins. Rich in nutrition and sweet juice. It can be eaten raw or made into persimmon. It can also be processed into persimmon honey, persimmon sugar and frosting sugar. You can also make wine and vinegar. Persimmon and persimmon stems can be used as medicine. Persimmon is a chemical raw material. Its processed products are exported to CIS, Japan, Hong Kong and other places.

Jinshui pear: The fruit ripens early and is golden yellow. The fruit is big, the flesh is thick, the skin is thin, the taste is fragrant, tender and crisp, juicy, and the sweetness and sourness are moderate. This pear is produced in dangyang city. It was introduced in the1980s and is now exported to Singapore.

Yichang specialty-tea

Chun Mei tea: Chunguang brand Chun Mei tea, as thin as eyebrows, with dew peaks, green color, long fragrance, bright green soup color, fresh taste and even leaf color. This kind of tea is produced by Chunguang Tea Factory in Wufeng Tujia Autonomous County, Yichang City. 1April 1992 Participated in the Hong Kong International Expo and won the gold medal in the International Expo.