Dechang County

Basic Introduction to Dechang MulberryDechang Mulberry is a specialty of Dechang County, Sichuan Province. Dechang has a subtropical highland monsoon climate with an annual average temperature of 17.7 degrees Celsius, average annual precipitation of 1049 millimeters, frost-free period of over 300 days, and annual sunshine duration of 2147 hours. Due to its abundant light and heat resources and superior climatic conditions, the mulberries produced here have high sugar content and excellent taste. Therefore, on February 11, 2015, the original General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection, and Quarantine approved the geographical indication product protection for "Dechang Mulberry." The protected area includes 13 townships currently under the jurisdiction of Dechang County, Sichuan Province: Yonglang Town, Jinchuan Township, Laonian Township, Le Yue Town, Xiaogao Township, Malizhen Town, A Yue Township, Dezhou Town, Liusu Township, Tuida Township, Kuan Yu Township, Badong Township, and Wangsuo Township.The Dechang mulberries are characterized by early ripening, high quality, and high yield; they start hitting the market in mid-to-late March. They grow naturally, with full-bodied fruits that are large, tight, and have a lustrous purple-black color. Their taste is sweet and slightly sour. The per-acre yield can reach 2-3 tons. Each year, fruit mulberry plants undergo winter and summer…