China: Why are Aomori apples delicious? : Fruit varieties
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On the 20th, an article introducing apples in Aomori was published. Than
Aomori apple:
Aomori apples are one of the most famous Japanese fruits known for their high quality.
Japanese grapes:
Most of the grapes currently sold in China are basically improved versions of Japanese varieties.
Japanese grapes
Compared to mainland Chinese varieties
High production and high sugar content
He told me that he had a lot of water.
Japanese fruit varieties:
The article says that all Japanese fruit varieties are very good.
He introduced that many of the fruits on the Chinese market are varieties taken from Japan.
Climate of Aomori Prefecture:
The reason why Aomori Prefecture can produce high quality apples.
He pointed out that it has geographical conditions for apple cultivation.
First of all, Aomori, which is located in the northern part of Japan,
temperature
The temperature is low and it is suitable for growing apples.
Precipitation amount
Due to the low rainfall, apples safely grow fruit.
It was said that it was suitable for beautiful coloring.
Furthermore, due to the large temperature difference between day and night,
He told me that sugar tends to accumulate in the fruits.
Human management:
pruning
Pruning that cuts off excess branches so that the branches are evenly exposed to sunlight.
Fertilization and weeding
Fertilization and weeding to efficiently distribute nutrients to trees.
Pollination
Work to artificially pollinate pollen of other varieties.
A lot of delicate work has been done before the harvest.
Chinese Media-Searchina
http://news.searchina.net/id/1703006?page=1
Aomori apples: on sale in China
Exports of Japanese apples to China have not reached zero.
According to the Ministry of Finance trade statistics
100 tons in 2012
280 tons in 2013
672 tons in 2014
Export volume has increased to 1622 tons by 2015 (graph below)