Seven Stars Pickled Mustard Greens

Seven Stars Pickled Mustard Greens

　　　　Pickled mustard greens, also known as “potherb mustard” or “red-in-snow,” have a long history in Seven Stars. Historical records from various Jiaxing county annals document the local tradition of pickling mustard greens in Seven Stars. Today, the reputation of “Seven Stars Pickled Mustard Greens’ aroma wafting across the land” has been featured in provincial and municipal publications. These greens are beloved for their unique tenderness and crispness, and even more so for their rich nutritional value, which sets them apart among many vegetables. According to China Vegetables Magazine, pickled mustard greens are classified as a Class A vegetable, being rich in beta-carotene, dietary fiber, vitamin C, and calcium.

　　In recent years, driven by the market economy, the production of pickled mustard greens has become a major source of agricultural income for Seven Stars Town. The town now cultivates pickled mustard greens on 1,000 hectares of land, producing over 2.5 million jars annually, equivalent to more than 30,000 tons of fresh greens, with an annual output value exceeding 50 million yuan. Eighty percent of the town’s pickled mustard greens are sold to the Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai regions, while 20 percent are shipped to places like Shandong and Shenzhen, taking up significant shares in the major agricultural markets of the surrounding cities and counties around Jiaxing. This traditional industry is now developing toward industrialization, integrating production, processing, and sales. The Seven Stars Pickled Mustard Greens small-pack series has won several awards, including the “Silver Award at the First Zhejiang Provincial Food Expo,” the “Zhejiang Provincial New Agricultural By-product Award,” and the “International Fine Foods Award.”