"Golden Ballet" Daylily Buds

"Golden Ballet" Daylily Buds

　　Daylily buds are perennial rhizomatous herbs, with varieties such as Hemerocallis fulva, Hemerocallis minor, and Hemerocallis citrina. They are named for their yellow flower buds that resemble golden needles. The "Golden Ballet" daylily buds originate from Wennan Town, Xintai City, where they have been cultivated for over 100 years. Originally grown along field ridges, they are now primarily cultivated in open fields, and after selective breeding, are grown under protected cultivation. Daylily buds are rich in nutrients such as carotene, iron, calcium, and amino acids. They offer benefits including nutritional supplementation, aiding intestinal health and bowel movements, moisturizing the skin, enhancing elasticity, beautifying and nourishing hair, detoxifying, and promoting a healthy complexion. The flowers are ornamental, and the leaves can be used as animal feed. Daylilies are hardy plants with strong resistance to pests and diseases, eliminating the need for chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Through standardized production practices, their quality continues to improve, and demand exceeds supply, making them a beloved vegetable among Chinese communities worldwide. In 1998, the town was named "China's No. 1 Daylily Town" by the Specialty Economic Committee of the China Agricultural Society, and in 1999, the product was recognized as a high-quality branded product at the China International Agricultural Expo. Currently, the planting area of daylily buds has reached 18,000 mu, with broad market prospects.