Mulberry with wax skin

Mulberry with wax skin is a specialty in Daxing District. It is distributed in Qianyechang, Houyechang, Gaodian and other villages in Anding Town. There are more than 1,000 mulberry trees for more than 100 years, and they are still flourishing and fruitful. Mulberry cultivation in Daxing District has a long history. In Ming and Qing Dynasties, wax mulberry was once a royal tribute, with a history of 600 to 700 years. Mulberries with wax skin can be divided into two types according to the fruit color, one is white, and the other is purplish red (people call it "Guan Gong Lian"), and the sugar content of both kinds of mulberries is as high as 20%. Mulberry with wax skin has an early maturity, and can be listed around May 20th, lasting for about one month. At this time, it is the off-season of fruits in the market, which can alleviate the shortage of fruits in the market, and it is a very early and excellent fruit in the north. At present, there are more than 1,000 mu of mulberry trees in Anding Town, with a total output of more than 500,000 kilograms, including more than 1,600 adult mulberry trees, more than 3,500 young trees, and the mulberry produced by adult trees can reach 150-250 kilograms. The annual Mulberry Picking Festival enriches the agricultural tourism projects in Anding Town and brings economic benefits to farmers. Mulberry with wax skin is one of the famous fruits in Beijing. It used to be a "tribute" for the royal family to eat. Mulberry with wax skin is one of the famous fruits in China. It was once used as a "tribute" for the emperor to eat.
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