Nanliu Asparagus

Nanliu Asparagus

　　Nanliu Asparagus is a specialty of Fang’an Subdistrict (formerly Nanliu Town), Fangzi District, Weifang City, Shandong Province. It is renowned for its tender, white, succulent shoots with a delicate texture, delicious taste, and refreshing aroma.

　　The cultivation of Nanliu Asparagus dates back to the late Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty and has a history of over a century. Known for its tender, white, succulent shoots with a delicate texture, delicious taste, and refreshing aroma, asparagus production dominates among the three leading industries in Fang’an Subdistrict (asparagus, broiler chickens, and greenhouse melons and vegetables). In 1999, the town’s asparagus planting area reached 10,000 mu, with 8,000 mu dedicated to harvesting. There were 26 specialized asparagus villages, employing 21,000 people. Starting from 1996, the town retained the title of “China’s Hometown of Asparagus” for four consecutive years.