Pingnan Pachyrhizus

Pingnan Pachyrhizus

　　Pachyrhizus is widely cultivated in Pingnan County, particularly in Siwang, Guancheng, Jiesi, Daxin, and Da'an. The main varieties include the Panyu variety and the Shunde Shage variety. The total planting area covers 12,000 mu, with an annual yield of 25,000 tons. Siwang Town has become a well-known production and processing base for Pachyrhizus. Leveraging its favorable geographical environment, Siwang Town has vigorously developed distinctive economic crops. Among them, Siwang Pachyrhizus has long enjoyed a high reputation. The “Si Shu No. 1” variety boasts superior quality, excellent taste, and is rich in various trace elements, winning widespread favor among consumers. Its products are sold across the country. The town has formed a new economic model of “base + company + farmer.” There are over 80 agricultural product processing enterprises in the town.