Tainan's 'Tree King' Avocado Yields Over 2,000 Fruits
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- A 50-year-old avocado tree in Tainan, Taiwan, known as the "Tree King," has produced over 2,000 fruits this season.
- The tree, planted by the farmer's father, is one of 17 avocado varieties grown on the 5-hectare farm.
- Despite recent heavy rainfall causing some fruit drop, the overall yield has doubled compared to last year, with prices decreasing.
In Tainan, Taiwan's largest avocado-producing region, a remarkable 50-year-old avocado tree, affectionately known as the "Tree King," is yielding an extraordinary harvest. Located in the Erxi area, this venerable tree, part of a 5-hectare farm managed by farmer Lin Kun-rui, has produced over 2,000 fruits this season.
Lin Kun-rui inherited the farm from his father, who originally planted the "Tree King." This particular tree, a 'Hout' variety, boasts a thick trunk and a canopy spanning approximately 40 ping (about 132 square meters). Two years ago, it produced a staggering 3,000 fruits. However, last year's yield was affected by climate factors, making this season's abundant harvest particularly noteworthy.
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Despite the impressive yield, the farm recently faced challenges. A lack of rain in the first half of the year, followed by heavy downpours on June 26th, led to waterlogged soil. This condition stressed the tree's roots, causing a significant amount of fruit to drop in the days leading up to the report.
Nevertheless, Lin Kun-rui reports that the overall avocado production this year has doubled compared to the previous year. Consequently, prices have seen a decline. He emphasizes his farming practices, which include natural ground cover management without herbicides and a commitment to harvesting fruits only when they are over 90% ripe. This ensures the avocados have sufficient oil content and a desirable chewy texture. Lin also shared a tip for consumers: select avocados with rough skin, resembling "stars scattered in the sky," as this indicates sufficient ripeness.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.