Product Name: Spring Flower Loquat (Chunhua No.1)
Description:
Spring Flower Loquat (Chunhua No.1) is a breakthrough new cultivar bred by Sichuan Agricultural University. Its defining innovation lies in its spring blooming habit – while traditional loquats flower in autumn and suffer frost damage to young fruit over winter, Chunhua No.1 flowers in March and ripens in June, entirely avoiding winter freeze risks.
Appearance:
The fruit averages about 45 grams with an edible portion exceeding 70% . Its flesh contains stone cells – a unique textural feature not found in common loquats – giving it a distinctive granular texture .
Flavor:
Chunhua No.1 delivers an exceptionally sweet flavor with a soluble solids content of 13%–16% Brix and an ultra-low acidity of just 0.1%–0.3% – its sugar-to-acid ratio is more than 2.2 times higher than the common 'Big Five-Star' loquat. Scientific studies confirm its titratable acidity at maturity is only 0.11% . The flavor is described as juicy, intensely sweet, and richly concentrated .
Nutritional Highlight – High Antioxidant Capacity:
Research shows that Chunhua No.1 contains 43.81% more total phenolics and 33.78% more total flavonoids than common loquat varieties, with significantly stronger antioxidant activity.
Key Commercial Advantages:
Frost-Free Production – Spring flowering eliminates winter frost damage, ensuring stable yields especially in cold-winter regions
Late-Season Market Window – June harvest extends the loquat season beyond the May peak
Unique Texture – Stone cells give it a distinctive granular mouthfeel that sets it apart from other loquats
High Antioxidant Content – A compelling health-focused selling point
Harvest Season:
Mid-June – a premium late-spring/early-summer variety with strong market potential and a compelling frost-resistance story.