Product Name: Huangmeiren Mandarin (Ehime No. 68 / Yellow Beauty)

Description:
Huangmeiren, also known as Ehime No. 68 or Yellow Beauty, is a premium late-season hybrid mandarin variety from Japan's renowned Ehime breeding program. It is one of the "Four Great Beauties" of Japanese hybrid citrus, alongside Beni Madonna (Red Beauty), Midori Beauty (Green Beauty), and the "Ugly Beauty" (Shiranui). It was introduced to China in 2017 through top-grafting trials in Zigong, Sichuan, and has since been successfully cultivated in Zhejiang, Chongqing, Hubei, and other citrus-producing regions.

A Mandarin That Perfectly Bridges the Season:

Huangmeiren is celebrated as the successor to Beni Madonna, maturing in February to March – precisely filling the market gap left when Beni Madonna finishes its season. Its exceptional storage tolerance makes it a strong competitor to Harumi (春见) and Shiranui (不知火), offering growers and retailers a premium late-season option with extended shelf life.

Appearance:
The fruit is flat-round and neatly shaped, with a smooth, glossy orange-yellow to golden-yellow skin. Its most distinctive feature is the "copper coin mark" at the bottom of the fruit – a natural authenticity identifier. The skin is thin, tight, and remarkably easy to peel, separating cleanly without tearing the flesh or leaving pith behind.

Flavor & Texture:
Huangmeiren delivers an exceptional eating experience with crisp, tender, and melting (化渣) flesh, rich with a concentrated citrus aroma. Soluble solids content reaches 15%–16% Brix at maturity, rising to 16%–18% under full-ripeness cultivation. Acidity is low, creating a sweet, refreshing flavor that is highly appealing to consumers. The fruit is seedless or nearly seedless (0–3 seeds), with an edible rate of 85.3%.

Key Commercial Advantages:

• Late-Season Market Window – Matures in February to March, filling the gap after Beni Madonna and before summer fruits

• Superior Storage Life – Stores for over 3 months, outperforming most late-season mandarins

• Large Fruit Size – 215–250g average, with premium fruit reaching 387g

• Easy to Peel – Thin, tight skin peels effortlessly without pith

• Unique “Copper Coin” Mark – Natural authenticity identifier at the fruit base

• Effortless Cultivation – Simple management saves 20–30% in labor costs compared to other citrus varieties

• High Yield – Productive trees yielding over 2 tonnes per mu

• Premium Market Value – Commands 3–4 times the price of Harumi and Ehime 38, at approximately ¥20/kg

Growing Regions:
Huangmeiren has been successfully introduced and cultivated in Sichuan (Zigong – the first trial region in China, with 300 mu planted), Zhejiang (Taizhou Huangyan and Linhai), Chongqing (Tongliang), and Hubei (Wuhan Jiangxia) . In the Zigong region, the fruit matures 15–20 days earlier than in other areas, reaching basic maturity by mid-January and 15% Brix by early February – making it an ideal Spring Festival replacement for Harumi.

Cultivation Notes:

• Climate: Suitable for citrus regions with annual average temperature above 17°C and no severe winter frost

• Rootstock: Trifoliate orange, sweet orange, red tangerine, or sour orange are suitable; top-grafting onto most interstocks performs well (except lemon)

• Planting Density: 2m×3m or 3m×4m; narrow-row wide-spacing at 2m×5m also recommended

• Top-Grafting: Highly effective for rapid variety conversion; 2017 trials in Zigong fruited in 2 years and reached full production in 6 years

• Pruning: Winter pruning in January; remove dead, diseased, and weak branches to improve yield and quality

• Soil & Light: Fertile, well-drained soil; minimum 5 hours of sunlight per day; raised beds and drainage ditches required for poorly drained sites

• Fertilization: Moderate requirements; dilute fertilizers before application to avoid root burn

Harvest Season:
February to March – with the harvest window extending from late January (in warm regions like Zigong) through May–June with proper tree-holding management. A premium late-season mandarin that delivers Beni Madonna-quality flavor, exceptional storage life, and a strategically timed market window – ideal for fresh sales, gift packaging, e-commerce logistics, and Spring Festival market supply.