Of the Farm

Basic Introduction to Liu Shu Quan Jumbo DatesThe Liu Shu Quan Farm of the 13th Division of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps is located on the northwest edge of Hami, at the foot of the eastern Tianshan Mountains in Balikun's alluvial and diluvial inclined plains. The Liu Shu Quan Farm is a multi-ethnic, unique state-owned farm and the birthplace of Hami dates. Dates are the mainstay industry of the farm. For a long time, locals have been planting jumbo dates around their homes and at field edges. Since the 1990s, the farm has accelerated the development of jumbo dates as a 'famous, high-quality, special' leading product. Due to the farm's typical temperate continental arid climate, with abundant sunlight, rich heat, large temperature differences between day and night, severe cold in winter, little snow, hot and dry summers, scarce rain, strong evaporation, and frequent strong winds, the soil is mainly loam and Gobi gravel sandy soil. Organic matter content is relatively rich, and the soil is fertile, which is very suitable for the growth of jumbo dates. Therefore, the fruit produced is large, bright red with luster, full grains, fewer wrinkles, thick and delicate flesh, thin skin, small seeds, and also…