Emperor Citrus originated in Guangdong Province area, currently distributed in Yunfu, Foshan, Jiangmen, Guangdong Zhaoqing, Lianzhou, Guangxi Wuzhou and Hezhou, etc., and it is usually on the market in the fall.

The emperor citrus is a specialty of Deqing County, Guangdong Province, which contains rich nutrients, in addition to the general market in July to September, the market price is generally around 4 to 8 yuan a catty.

Emperor citrus varieties

Emperor citrus, also known as Gongkang, generally only one variety, belonging to the subtropical and tropical fruits, its crown is rounded head-shaped, very compact, half-open form, the branch tips are a little thin and hard, the weight of a single fruit is probably in the 130 to 140 grams or so, the fruit skin is very smooth.

Effects and Roles of Emperor Citrus

Emperor Citrus is rich in nutrients, which is rich in a variety of vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, calcium, zinc, organic acids and trace elements, etc., but also has the ability to promote gastrointestinal peristalsis and reduce cholesterol, not only to inhibit the formation of melanin and also keep the skin soft.

The Emperor Citrus planting and harvest time

The Emperor Citrus likes to grow in the loose soil, slightly acidic and rich in organic matter, usually in the better drainage and sunny environment, so that the environment is conducive to the growth of its lush.

Emperor citrus is usually sown in the winter and spring, potted seeds usually take seven to eight years to bear fruit, usually planted about three years of the tree's yield is about 20 pounds.