Qingtian grapes enter picking season

Visitors pick grapes in Qingtian county, Lishui on June 30. [Photo/WeChat account: qttv0578]

Grape harvest season has begun across various townships in Qingtian county, Lishui, Zhejiang province, local media reported on June 30.

Rengong town's renowned "summer black" grapes matured early this year. Notable for their early ripening, crisp flesh, and irresistible appeal, these grapes began receiving pre-orders as far back as the beginning of June.

Haixi town has the largest grape plantation in the entire county, with an annual production value exceeding 5 million yuan ($689,800). The industry has brought about a significant increase in the incomes and prosperity of hundreds of local farmers. Haixi grapes are poised to enter the market by mid to late July.

Grapes grow in Qingtian county, Lishui on June 30. [Photo/WeChat account: qttv0578]

Chuanliao town cultivates painstaking grape varieties such as the "sunshine rose", and grape growers in the town have ensured the grapes' optimal texture and quality. Sunshine roses from the town are expected to enter their peak picking season by late July.

In Beishan town, the local summer black grapes are renowned for their plump bodies, delicate and non-astringent skin, firm yet delicate texture, and intoxicating natural fragrance. The town's grapes will be available on the market in mid-July.