Sangzhi Radish

Sangzhi Radish

Sangzhi radish is a geographical indication protected product.

　　Sangzhi radish is a specialty of Baishi Township in Sangzhi County, Zhangjiajie City, Hunan Province. The summer climate in Baishi Township is cool, with large diurnal temperature variations and abundant rainfall. The high mountains, with an average altitude of 1,100 meters, not only suit radish cultivation but also produce particularly delicious radishes.

　　Sangzhi County is a traditional agricultural hub, with extremely rich vegetable resources, especially having a long history of radish cultivation. According to the Sangzhi County Annals: “During the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, radish cultivation flourished. In the late Qing Dynasty, radish production gradually declined, but saw some revival during the Republican era, with Baishi being one of the county’s main vegetable-producing areas.”

　　Sangzhi is located in the heart of the Wuling Mountain Range. The county features towering peaks and deep valleys, with significant vertical climate variations, making it a typical alpine and cold mountainous region—especially prominent in Baishi Township, where the summer climate is cool, diurnal temperature ranges are large, and rainfall is abundant. It has been a major production area for high-quality radishes since ancient times.

　　After 15 years of cultivation and development, Baishi radish now has a certain foundation for industrial growth. Especially since 2008, the level of industrialization has greatly improved. Currently, the 1,200-hectare base has largely achieved scaled planting and standardized production, resulting in a high yield of 5,000 kilograms per unit area. It is reported that in 2012, the base produced nearly 80,000 tons of Baishi radish, with sales reaching 130 million yuan. The products are sold across Hunan and Hubei, as well as exported to Singapore and the Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan regions.