On October 22th of 2016, this year's picking season for winter honey peaches, Langya red honey festival, and the first session of the forum on developments in the honey peach industry, both had their traditional opening in the so-called 'Garden of the peaches of immortality' farm in Shandong province. The picking of the peaches will continue until the 22th of November.
The peaches from 'Garden of the peaches of immortality' are occasionally crossed with other breeds that ripen more slowly, which causes new variations of honey peaches to develop. Being a famous place in Shandong, the 'Garden of the peaches of immortality' has all kinds of advantages: the form of the fruit is elegant, the taste is crispy and sweet, their smell is fragrant and pleasant, and their color is scarlet red. The honey peaches are extremely sweet, with sugar levels rising to up to 21%. Furthermore, the fruits can be easily stored, The peaches remain on the trees for a long time before they enter the market mid-October, but at the end of September fruits can still be seen on the trees. Depending on the market demand, modern technologies could allow the picking to continue until New Year's Day.