Wendeng apple planting has a long history. According to historical records, in the late Qing Dynasty, there were sporadic planting in front of and behind farm houses and fields. In the early years of the Republic of China, villagers named Tan from Dongtanjiakou introduced apple seedlings from Fuling, Yantai, and Wendeng began to have a small apple orchard.
Wendeng Mountain is hilly, with mild climate and loose soil, which is suitable for apple growth. The abundant sunshine in summer and autumn and the large temperature difference between day and night are beneficial to the accumulation and coloring of fruit sugar, thus forming many advantages of Wendeng apple, such as good color, shape, taste and quality, sour, sweet, fragrant and crisp. People's Republic of China (PRC) and the Ministry of Agriculture approved the registration and protection of geographical indications of Wendeng apple agricultural products on February 24, 20 10.
The shape of Wendeng apple
Wendeng apple is a big fruit with regular shape. The average fruit weight is 180-300g, and the maximum fruit weight can reach more than 400g. Most fruits are oblate, with a fruit shape index of about 0.8, and a few fruits are nearly round. Pedicels are thin, and a few pedicels have fleshy protrusions at the base. Wendeng apples are large and straight, with a fruit shape index of about 0.85. The fruit surface is smooth, the color is bright, the colored area is large, the peel is thin, the flesh is crisp and the meat is tender.
The background color of ripe fruit is light yellow, with dark red or bright red clouds or stripes. The fruit is juicy and refreshing, the flesh is crisp, the juice is rich and the flavor is fragrant. The size rate of the first-class fruit is above 78%, and the surface color rate of the first-class fruit is above 80%, which is resistant to storage.
Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Wendeng Apple