Is Cele Jujube a Geographical Indication of Agricultural Products?

Qira county is located in the middle of Hotan area in Xinjiang. Many people may have heard of Hetian Jujube, but they have never heard of Qira Jujube. In fact, Qira jujube is the best producing area of Hetian jujube. In 20 13, Cele jujube became a geographical indication protection product of agricultural products of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs.

Qira, which originated from Qule in Han Dynasty, belongs to the ancient Hotan place name, and is interpreted in modern Uyghur, which means red dates, contrary to Lan Qi. Cele was once known as "the ancient city of red dates". According to records, Cele County has a long history of planting jujube on a large scale. Jujube mainly includes Junzao, Huizao, Ziziphus jujuba, Jixin jujube and similar jujube. As a fresh fruit of Uyghur, red dates are welcomed by consumers.

The reason why Cele jujube can be selected as a geographical indication protection product of agricultural products is inseparable from the geographical environment of Cele. Qira County is located in the hinterland of Eurasia and belongs to a desert arid climate zone in warm temperate zone. The southern mountainous area has a temperate or frigid climate, the oasis plain area has a warm temperate arid desert climate, and the northern desert has a typical continental desert climate. The general climate is characterized by abundant light and heat resources, drastic temperature changes, scarce precipitation in plain areas, strong evaporation, extremely dry atmosphere and heavy sandstorm. Suitable for jujube growth. There are nine seasonal rivers running through the county, such as Qira River, with an annual total runoff of 585 million cubic meters. At the same time, there is abundant groundwater here. Irrigation water comes from the natural water source of Kunlun Mountain, without any pollution, and is rich in various mineral elements, with excellent water quality, which plays a vital role in improving the quality of jujube.