Dongshan loquat
Loquat is planted in both Dongshan and Xishan in Suzhou, and the loquat varieties planted in the two places are almost the same, and the planting area in Dongshan Town is larger, which is one of the three main producing areas of loquat in China. Many tourists and locals love to pick in the orchard, considering that Dongshan is a well-known ancient town, and the farmers' loquat orchards are close to Taihu Lake, with unique food and beautiful scenery, we focus on recommending Dongshan loquat. If you buy it at a fruit stand or online, the loquat from Higashiyama and Nishiyama is of good quality, and the taste varies depending on the variety.
The most commonly heard "Baisha loquat" is only one of the many varieties of loquat in Suzhou, that is, it is now the most widely planted "according to the loquat" in Dongshan, and over time, the reputation of Baisha loquat spreads. In fact, the white jade loquat is the best of the loquat, and now when you go to Chawan Village, Dongshan, you can pick the fruits of the old trees, and the quality is excellent. The white jade loquat is not amazing in appearance, the appearance is not pleasing to the eye, but it is sweet and juicy, easy to peel, and has a milky aftertaste, which is very delicious. Because there are more than 20 varieties of loquat in Suzhou, this list will not introduce them one by one, focusing on the recommendation of Baisha loquat, white jade loquat, and green loquat, these three kinds of loquat are of good quality, widely planted, and easy to buy on the market.
Loquat is early-ripening, and is known as the "Three Sisters of Early Summer Fruits" in Jiangnan together with bayberry and cherry. Every year in mid-May, the loquat in the garden is ripe, and at this time, many people drive to the orchard to pick, and the loquat in the garden is not in the hands of middlemen, so the pick is fresh and affordable.
The loquat season is only about 15 days, and it is finished after half a month. If you are in high spirits to play in Dongshan, but it is not the loquat season, there is no need to regret, go to Dongting Hotel to drink some loquat wine (high wine), with its well-known Biluo black tea sauce recipe, it is also a great pleasure.