Harvest season for Zigui's September Red: A juicy delight straight from China's Hometown of Navel Oranges
2023-10-27 19:10:41
By Chen Zai, Yichang International Communication Studio
Photo by Xinhua News Agency
The Chinese solar term “霜降” (meaning frost descent) marks the beginning of late autumn. The naval oranges await their harvest and send out a fragrance that permeates the orchards. With smiles on their faces, farmers in Quyuanmiao Village of Zigui County begin picking the fruits and sending them away with the help of drones.
The September Red (九月红) is a rare variety of navel orange exclusively grown in Zigui, often referred to as China’s “Hometown of Navel Oranges.” The September Red is given its name because it reaches maturity around the ninth month of the lunar calendar. The unique texture and taste of its juicy flesh resembles jelly, earning it the nickname “Jelly Orange.”
Zigui’s September Red is no doubt a must-try fruit this season. So what are you waiting for? Come to Zigui County, Yichang City and have a taste for yourself!
Photo by Xinhua News Agency
The Chinese solar term “霜降” (meaning frost descent) marks the beginning of late autumn. The naval oranges await their harvest and send out a fragrance that permeates the orchards. With smiles on their faces, farmers in Quyuanmiao Village of Zigui County begin picking the fruits and sending them away with the help of drones.
The September Red (九月红) is a rare variety of navel orange exclusively grown in Zigui, often referred to as China’s “Hometown of Navel Oranges.” The September Red is given its name because it reaches maturity around the ninth month of the lunar calendar. The unique texture and taste of its juicy flesh resembles jelly, earning it the nickname “Jelly Orange.”
Zigui’s September Red is no doubt a must-try fruit this season. So what are you waiting for? Come to Zigui County, Yichang City and have a taste for yourself!
