Fruits and Nuts · FFET10359
Pinggu peach
Pinggu in Beijing grows peaches in more than 200 varieties across white peaches, flat peaches, nectarines and yellow peaches.
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Pinggu peaches come from Pinggu District, Beijing. In September 2025, the area had more than 200 varieties across 4 groups: white peaches, flat peaches, nectarines and yellow peaches. The foothill orchards have slightly acidic sandy soil and an independent groundwater supply. The peaches are made into canned yellow peaches and peach wine.
What
Pinggu peaches grow in Pinggu, Beijing, across 4 groups: white peaches, flat peaches, nectarines and yellow peaches. In 2025, the area had more than 200 varieties, with about 40 core varieties.1
When
In 2025, Pinggu's peach season ran from June through August, with peak sales in September. Peach growing was widespread during the Liao dynasty, and the peaches served as tribute fruit during the Ming and Qing dynasties. These historical claims come from a 2017 account, with no verified primary text establishing a starting date; the 6th-century Qimin Yaoshu describes peach cultivation but does not name Pinggu.1,3,4
Where
The peaches grow in Pinggu District, Beijing, with orchards in the foothills. In 2025, Pinggu was Beijing's largest fruit-producing area.1
How
The orchards have slightly acidic sandy soil and an independent groundwater supply. The peaches are used to make canned yellow peaches and peach wine.1
Why
The foothills have sandy soil and a diverse range of peaches, with more than 200 varieties across white peaches, flat peaches, nectarines and yellow peaches.1
Impact and influence
Pinggu peaches were exported to Russia, Japan and the EU. They received national geographical indication product protection in 2006 and entered the China-EU “10+10” mutual-recognition GI list in 2012. Both designations and dates come from a 2020 report; the official notices have not been verified.2