In the golden autumn season, stepping into Youkake Tuman Village in Jiamu Town, Wensu County feels like entering a crimson ocean. Apple trees laden with heavy fruit stretch across the hills, filling the air with an intoxicating fragrance as a magnificent harvest scene unfolds.
At dawn, the first rays of sunlight bathe the orchards, where farmers weave between the trees, skillfully picking apples with practiced hands. A gentle twist, and plump, ruby-red apples drop into baskets—some as large as fists with smooth, glossy skins, others petite yet exquisitely formed. The farmers' faces glow with joy, their laughter echoing through the orchard as they carefully handle each precious "golden fruit."
The harvested apples are transported to the edge of the orchard, where workers meticulously sort them by size, color, and blemishes. Each apple undergoes rigorous inspection—only those with perfect shape, vibrant hue, and free of pests or damage advance to the next stage. The sorting process resembles a stringent "beauty contest," with every selected apple a premium product.
After sorting, workers gently pack the apples into specialized boxes, ensuring they remain unharmed during transit. The packaging not only enhances visual appeal but also preserves quality, guaranteeing consumers receive the freshest, most flavorful apples.
Youkake Tuman Village’s exceptional natural conditions—abundant sunlight and significant diurnal temperature swings—endow its apples with high sugar content, rich nutrients, and a crisp, juicy texture. In recent years, the village has prioritized apple cultivation, adopting advanced techniques, improving orchard management, and expanding sales channels to boost yield and quality, transforming apples into a lucrative "golden fruit" for local prosperity.