Guide to Taiwan’s Fruits, Fruits Picking, and Leisure Farms

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Taiwan enjoys the reputation of being the “Kingdom of Fruits” and you are in for a fruity and nutritious treat when you travel through Taiwan.

Why is Taiwan called the Kingdom of Fruits? In Taiwan, a rich variety of fruits can be harvested throughout the seasons because:

1.     Taiwan’s subtropical weather is ideal for different types of fruits to grow throughout the year.

2.     Taiwan’s diverse nature offers fertile landscape and natural resources for cultivating high quality fruits.

3.     Hardworking and passionate farmers who have devoted their effort and time to bring the freshest fruits to everyone! Many of the farms cultivating fruits have been operating for many years and some of the farms are modernised by second or third generations farm owners.

Fruits Seasons in Taiwan

Credit: Taiwan Leisure Farms Development Association

Each season in Taiwan welcomes fresh fruits harvested from all over the island. In spring, sweet peaches and, lychees flourish in the gentle climate. When the weather becomes warmer from June to August, you can enjoy juicy fruits like watermelons, mangoes, and longans that are perfect for summer. In autumn, pomelo, persimmon, and avocado are harvested, and in winter, oranges, grapes, and strawberries grow in abundance. Download the fruits calendar and map here to plan your next Taiwan vacation!

Here’s the types of fruits you can savor in the different seasons!

Taiwan’s Fruits in Spring (Mar to May)

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Peach 桃子

Lychee 荔枝

Asian Plum 梅子

Taiwan’s Fruits in Summer (Jun to Aug)

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Watermelon 西瓜

Mango 芒果

Longan 龍眼

Taiwan’s Fruits in Autumn (Sep to Nov)

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Avocado 酪梨

Pomelo 柚子

Persimmon 柿子

Taiwan’s Fruits in Winter (Dec-Feb)

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Orange 柳丁

Grape 葡萄

Strawberry 草莓

All Year Round Fruits

Pineapple 鳳梨

Banana 香蕉

Tomato

Fruits Picking Tips

Credit: Fengshou Orchard 豐碩果園
  • Check with the farms about their fruits in season and availability, and make reservations before making a trip down  
  • Follow the guidelines shared by the farms when picking the fruits
  • Select ripe fruits to pick so you can enjoy the best quality
  • It’s takes a lot of hard work to harvest the fruits so pick only what you can eat. Do not waste!
  • Enjoy the fruits and support the farms!

Fengshou Orchard

Credit: Fengshou Orchard 豐碩果園

Fengshuo Orchard (豐碩果園) is a well known farm in Chiayi County’s Lunbei Township. The long-running farm is the fruit of labor by Mr and Mrs Shen. The farm is located in an area where the natural environment is conducive for agriculture and there’s a constant supply for water from surrounding rivers.

Credit: Fengshou Orchard 豐碩果園

The farm has been modernized by their children 沈芳義, 沈朝富, and 沈郁穎, who have taken over the family business and integrated technology to transform traditional farming methods to modern agricultural processes. They improved the facilities and efficiency of the farm.

The prized fruit of the farm is the sweet milk melon 牛奶香瓜 (牛奶翠妞)! The melons are grown in their special greenhouses from May to September. The conditions in the greenhouse are carefully calibrated to ensure that the fruits strive in the most optimal environment. One plant produces only one melon so the quality of the milk melon is exceedingly superior. The melons are amazingly sweet and succulent. The crispy skin of the melon can be eaten. During their harvest season, the demand for the fruits is high so make reservations for the melons if you happen to be in Taiwan during the harvest season.

Credit: Fengshou Orchard 豐碩果園

Cherry tomatoes are cultivated in the farm from December to May. Their cherry tomatoes 牛奶小蕃茄 (玉女) are famous for being extremely sweet. The secret to their sweetness is… fresh milk is added during the farming process! Public members are welcome to join fruits picking sessions where they can pick the ripe tomatoes in the greenhouses.

Credit: Fengshou Orchard 豐碩果園

The Shen family strongly believes that it’s important for everyone to understand where the fruits they are eating come from. The farm has effectively combined agriculture with education and leisure so visitors can tour their orchards, participate in fruits picking, and other farm related activities to learn more about farming in Taiwan. Excited to learn more about fruits and agriculture in Taiwan? Contact the farm to plan your farm visit!

Find out more about what you can do in Chiayi with my Insider’s Guide to Chiayi’s Cultural and Culinary Secrets and 72-hour itinerary to Chiayi City.

Credit: Fengshou Orchard 豐碩果園

Fengshou Orchard 豐碩果園

Address: No. 89-13, Dalun, Shuishang Township, Chiayi County 608 , Taiwan (R.O.C.)

Contact number: +886-5-371-4221

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Travel Video

This article is a supplement to the virtual travel session “Experience the harvest of fruits in Taiwan: The kingdom of fruits” organized by Taiwan Tourism Bureau, Singapore. It is a special collaboration between whywendywrites and Taiwan Leisure Farms Development Association. Watch the video here!

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