Guanghai District Qubian Kale

Guanghai District Qubian Kale

　　The famous Guanghai specialty from Taishan, “Qubian Kale,” begins to hit the market in mid-October, meeting market demand. Qubian Kale is highly praised for its hollow, crisp stems and tender, sweet leaves. Over the years, many visitors to Guanghai have sought it out by reputation, eager to try it in their dishes for a fresh taste. The kale produced in a field with the local nickname “Shuijingdong” in Qubian is the most distinctive. Shuijingdong is bordered by Qubian Village to the north, Liantang Village to the south, and the edge of Guanghai City to the east, forming a small basin with relatively mild winter temperatures. Coupled with fertile soil and abundant subsoil water sources, it is very suitable for kale growth. Veteran vegetable farmers say, “Kale needs ‘ample water and fertilizer, mixed ash for tenderness, light frost and fog, and a crisp, sweet taste’—Shuijingdong is a renowned production area.” The stems can be snapped off effortlessly, with no tough fibers attached.