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Which crops and fruits are grown in the Kashgar oasis?

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Mosque in Kashgar, Xinjiang, China, with a large dome and four tall minarets decorated with colorful green, blue, and yellow tiles. — Kashgar A mosque in Kashgar, Xinjiang, China.

The Kashgar oasis is a fertile region that cultivates a variety of crops and fruits. Among the main crops grown are wheat, corn (maize), barley, rice, beans, and cotton. The region is also a significant fruit producer, known for its melons, grapes, peaches, apricots, and cherries. Additionally, sugar beets are grown, supporting the sugar-refining industry.12