Qiyi Celery

Qiyi Celery

　　Qiyi Celery

　　In the early 1980s, Qiyi Village in Lingshan Town began trial cultivation of celery. Over the years, the village has placed great emphasis on introducing high-quality varieties and continuously explored optimal planting methods to improve cultivation techniques. The planting area has expanded steadily, and the use of shade nets for cultivation has become widespread, allowing for earlier planting seasons and achieving good economic returns—making it an important avenue for local farmers to increase their income and achieve prosperity. Currently, the village mainly cultivates American 'Best of All' and 'California' varieties of celery. Qiyi Celery typically weighs 1–2 kilograms per stalk, with a high edible portion. The stalks are vibrant green in color, free from hollow centers, and feature crisp, tender flesh with minimal fiber, a sweet taste, and excellent overall quality. In recent years, the annual planting area in the town has remained at around 3,500 mu, with an average yield of 7,500 kilograms per mu, amounting to a total production of approximately 26,000 metric tons. The harvesting season runs from November to March of the following year. This variety is primarily transported northward, with some also exported to regions such as Hong Kong, Macau, and Singapore, where it enjoys strong consumer popularity.