China origin. Other names: Huai zhi (China), Kim chen (Thailand). Season: late June to early July (Northern Hemisphere). Origin: Tree: lacks vigor when young, branches short with dense foliage; crown dome-shaped, compact. Regular bearing and long harvesting period, fruit stores well on tree, up to 14 days after maturity. This is also a suitable variety for canning and drying. Fruit: round or sub-global, 15-28 g, skin thick, dull-red in color, smooth protuberances with obvious suture. Flesh: waxy white, soft, very juicy; 17% to 21 % soluble solids, vitamin C 17.3-42.2 mg/ 100 ml juice; acid 0.15% to 0.36%. Edible portion 69% to 77%. Most seeds are large, about 35% shriveled seeds.
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