Tongcheng Water Celery

Tongcheng Water Celery

Tongcheng water celery is a geographical indication certification trademark.

　　Water celery is a unique vegetable specialty of Tongcheng with a cultivation history of several hundred years. It belongs to the micro-class perennial plant family, has well-developed roots, and extremely strong reproductive ability, yielding up to five crops per year. The cultivation method is simple, requiring only manual management without the need for fertilization, and can produce 20,000 to 30,000 pounds per mu annually, with high economic value. It can be used medicinally, and regular consumption by hypertension patients has a significant blood pressure-lowering effect. The characteristics of Tongcheng water celery are its crisp and tender texture, along with a pleasant and fragrant aroma. Winter water celery, also known as "Bailao," has white stems and yellow sprouts, offering a particularly fresh, tender, and crispy quality. In recent years, in addition to supplying urban and rural areas of the city, Tongcheng water celery has also been sold to other regions. The city of Tongcheng is preparing to invite relevant experts to research and develop Tongcheng water celery further.