Korla fragrant pear, the Uighur name is Ximiti or Neixiputi. Originally produced in Bayingoleng Mongolia Autonomous Prefecture in southern Xinjiang, it has a cultivation history of 1300 years and is an ancient local fine variety. Korla City, Yinba Prefecture has the largest planting area, with a planting area of 24,000 mu, and an annual output of more than 1,000 tons. Exported to the United States, Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, Macao and other countries and regions. This variety is named for its best quality. Korla Fragrant Pear is a famous, special and excellent variety with strong regional characteristics, and it is also one of the best local pear varieties in the region and even in the country.
The unique environment cultivates characteristic fruits. Bazhou has a typical continental climate, with plenty of sunlight and a large temperature difference between day and night. Although there is little precipitation, there are abundant surface and groundwater resources, which are very suitable for the growth of pears and other fruits. The unique climate breeds an excellent fruit—Korla fragrant pear, which is green in color, slightly blush, thin and juicy, with no dregs and small core, crispy in texture, sweet and delicious, moistening the lungs, eliminating phlegm, protecting the liver and improving eyesight. The effect of lowering blood pressure and nourishing yin is known as "treasure among pears".
Unique characteristics breed excellent quality. Korla fragrant pear varieties are excellent and have their own unique characteristics:
One is cross-pollination, self-flowering does not pollinate. Most fruits are self-pollinating, but Korla pears are not self-pollinating, and can only be cross-pollinated with other varieties of pear trees to set fruit. This ensures that Korla pears have bright skin, delicate flesh and rich nutrition. quality;
The second is to produce a kind of fruit wax independently. Korla fragrant pears can produce a kind of fruit wax by themselves, while most other fruits are artificially coated with fruit wax.
The third is storage resistance, the general storage period is one year. Because Korla fragrant pear can produce fruit wax by itself, which prevents the loss of water on its surface, it has a long shelf life. Generally, after one year of storage, it can still maintain its original quality and flavor.
Fourth, the production conditions of Korla fragrant pear are high in terms of climate, water and soil. Only the soil, climate, and water conditions in this suitable area in Bazhou can produce authentic Korla pears. The color, aroma and taste of Korla pears introduced and cultivated in other places will vary.
It is precisely because of its uniqueness and excellent quality that it is superior to any other fruit tree species, it has a long-standing reputation and is favored by consumers.
In April, pear blossoms in Korla, "suddenly like a spring breeze overnight, thousands of pear trees bloom". Million acres of pear blossoms, winter jasmine, peach blossoms, apricot blossoms, etc. bloom at the same time, competing for splendor.
Walking into Korla, the pear orchard is filled with fragrance everywhere, attracting tourists from all directions, come to enjoy the flowers and feel the beautiful spring atmosphere of Korla!