Torch Loquat (火炬枇杷)

Description

It is a mid-to-late ripening red-fleshed loquat variety, maturing in mid-to-late May in the Shanghai region. The fruit is large and oval-shaped, with an average weight exceeding 60 grams, comparable to a standard egg. The skin is orange-yellow with a light waxy coating, and the flesh is orange-red, offering a sweet and tangy taste with a rich flavor. It has a soluble solids content of about 11.0% and an edible rate of around 70%. This variety is highly productive, disease-resistant, and well-suited for storage and transportation.