Lianzhou Red Onion

Lianzhou Red Onion

　　The red onion is a unique specialty product of Lianzhou City, certified as pollution-free agricultural produce and its production area by both the National Ministry of Agriculture and the Provincial Department of Agriculture. The red onion industry has become a leading sector in the city’s rural economy.

　　 In recent years, following the guiding principle of “establishing one brand, boosting one industry, promoting regional economic growth, and enriching local people,” Lianzhou City has accelerated the adjustment and optimization of its agricultural structure, vigorously developed locally distinctive agriculture, and made full use of the unique advantages offered by the potassium-rich purple soil in towns such as Xingzi, Dalu Road, and Longping, as well as the large diurnal temperature variation in hilly and mountainous areas. Leveraging high-quality local varieties, the city has achieved large-scale development of red onion production. The red onion industry has evolved from a traditional sector into a distinctive and competitive one, gradually forming a pattern characterized by regional distribution, intensive management, and specialized production. Last year, the planting area of red onions in Xingzi, Dalu Road, and Longping reached over 50,000 mu, with a total output of 18,000 tons and a total output value of 96 million yuan, accounting for more than 30% of the total income of the local agricultural and rural economy. Red onions are not only sold to the Guangzhou Pearl River Delta region but are also exported to Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Japan, Singapore, and other countries and regions. Lianzhou City has become a base for the production and export of red onions in Guangdong Province. The red onion industry has significantly boosted the development of tertiary sectors such as transportation and catering in the region, generating substantial economic, ecological, and social benefits. In 2007, it was awarded the title of “Hometown of Red Onions in China” by the Organizing Committee of the China Specialties Promotion and Publicity Campaign.