Laiyuan Walnuts

Laiyuan Walnuts

　　The soil and climate in Laiyuan County are suitable for the cultivation of fast-growing walnuts. The current planting area has reached 200,000 mu. Once the trees reach peak production, the yield can reach 100 kilograms per mu, with a total annual output of up to 40 million kilograms. Walnuts have a higher oil content and nutritional value compared to most oil crops. Walnut oil is not only edible but also used as an ingredient in high-quality paints and drawing pigments. Walnut kernels are delicious and sweet, rich in premium fatty oils, proteins, various vitamins, and minerals, which are beneficial to the human brain and nervous system, and help nourish the lungs and kidneys. The fast-growing walnuts of Laiyuan are also known for their large size and thin shells, making them highly popular among consumers. The National Forestry Administration has named our county the “Hometown of Chinese Juvenile Walnuts” and a “County of Famous, Special, and High-Quality Fruit Products.” The fast-growing walnuts of Laiyuan have repeatedly won awards at international agricultural expos and national and provincial agricultural exhibitions, and have been continuously recognized as Famous, Special, and High-Quality Products of Hebei. The “Baishishan” brand trademark has been registered with the State Administration for Market Regulation.

　　Walnut kernels contain 60–70% fat, including a large amount of unsaturated fatty acids, which help lower blood pressure and prevent arteriosclerosis. They also contain proteins, amino acids, vitamins B, C, E, and various mineral elements, and are known as the “fruit of longevity.” As stated in Compendium of Materia Medica: “(Walnuts) nourish the body, improve skin, and darken hair when consumed.”

　　Laiyuan County is known as the “Hometown of Walnuts in China” and the “High-Quality Walnut Base County of Hebei Province.” It has won the Gold Award at the “Thailand World Expo,” the Gold Award at the “Kunming World Expo,” and three “High-Quality Fruit” awards at the China Northern Agricultural Exposition.