Xiayuankeng loquat

Loquat is a subtropical fruit tree, which blooms in autumn and has a long flowering period. It is a honey source plant, and its fruit matures in early summer, which is in the off-season of fruit, so it is especially liked by people. Loquat has a neat crown, evergreen seasons and lush leaves. It can be used as an ornamental fruit tree in the garden. As the saying goes, "A famous loquat tree grows in Yongkang Gorge." There was a description in "Yongkang Dijing Fu" that "Xiayuan loquat is like a golden pill spreading wild". Xiayuankeng loquat is of high quality, with an annual output of more than 250 tons at its peak. It is sold in Wuzhou and Wenzhou and all over the country. It has a moderate fruit shape, oval shape, golden skin, light yellow flesh, thin skin, thick meat, rich juice, sweet and delicious. In particular, the loquat in front of Ruoqingkeng and Cave is very large in fruit shape, with very small and single core. Except pedicel, skin and core, 500 grams of loquat generally has 200 grams of clean meat. In Song Dynasty, it was once a tribute loquat, also known as reed branch, which has always been regarded as a precious fruit. Loquat is rich in vitamin A, sugar, calcium, phosphorus, iron and other ingredients, with high nutritional value. In addition to fresh food, canned food, fruit wine, fruit paste and fruit dew can also be made. Loquat human medicine has the functions of quenching thirst, moistening lung, regulating qi, regulating stomach, lowering adverse flow and so on.
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