Xinfeng Radish

Xinfeng Radish

Xinfeng Radish is a geographical indication protected product.

Xinfeng Radish is a geographical indication certification trademark.

　　Quality and Technical Requirements for Xinfeng Radish

　　I. Varieties

　　 “Maitouzi” and “Xuantouzi”.

　　II. Growing Conditions

　　Altitude within the production area ranges from 150m to 300m, soil type is alluvial soil, soil texture is sandy loam, soil organic matter content ≥1.5%, pH value 6.0 to 7.0.

　　III. Cultivation and Management

　　1. Base Fertilizer Application: Apply 1500 kg to 2000 kg of well-rotted organic fertilizer and 150 kg to 200 kg of calcium superphosphate per 667㎡ (mu).

　　2. Sowing: Sow from early September to early October. For row sowing, use 0.75 kg per 667㎡ (mu) with a row spacing of 40cm. For hill sowing, use 0.5 kg per 667㎡ (mu) with a row spacing of 40cm and a hill spacing of 20cm to 25cm.

　　3. Field Management:

　　(1) Thinning and Final Seedling Selection: Thin seedlings at 1–2 leaves, 3–4 leaves, and 6–7 leaves stages respectively, keeping a final plant spacing of 20cm to 25cm.

　　(2) Water and Fertilizer Management: Apply fertilizer three times during the growth period along with irrigation. During the seedling stage, apply 5kg to 6kg of urea per 667㎡ (mu); before and during root enlargement, apply 25kg to 30kg of potassium sulfate compound fertilizer per 667㎡ (mu).

　　4. Environmental and Safety Requirements: The use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and other inputs must comply with national regulations and must not cause environmental pollution.

　　IV. Harvesting

　　Harvest promptly after 95 to 110 days of sowing, when the fleshy roots are fully enlarged.

　　V. Quality Characteristics

　　1. Sensory Characteristics: “Maitouzi” is long and waist-drum shaped; “Xuantouzi” is long and cylindrical. The skin is thin, snow-white, and smooth. The flesh is fine-textured, crisp, tender, and free of residue.

　　2. Physicochemical Indicators: Individual weight ranges from 0.8 kg to 1.5 kg. Moisture ≥90%, Vitamin C ≥20 mg/100g, reducing sugar ≥2.8 g/100g.

　　3. Safety and Other Quality Technical Requirements: Product safety and other quality technical requirements must comply with national regulations.

　　Jiangxi Provincial Bureau of Quality and Technical Supervision

　　Xinfeng Radish

　　 The current administrative region of Xinfeng County, Jiangxi Province

　　Xinfeng County People’s Government Request Regarding the Delineation of the Geographical Indication Product Protection Scope for Xinfeng Radish, Xinfu Wen [2012] No. 42

　　Jiangxi Provincial Local Standard: Xinfeng Radish Production Technical Regulations (Draft)