Hengxian Big Head Cabbage

Hengxian Big Head Cabbage

Hengxian big head cabbage is a product protected under China’s Geographical Indication (GI) scheme.

　　 Hengxian is a place rich in agricultural produce, and big head cabbage is one of them. Together with large zongzi and large sweet potatoes, Hengxian big head cabbage is known as one of the “Three Bigs” of Hengxian. This cabbage is primarily grown in areas such as Nanzhuang, Luancheng, Fucheng, and Xiaoyi in Hengxian. The cabbages here are remarkably large—the largest single plant can weigh up to 12 jin (6 kg). When pickled, they have a golden-yellow hue, low crude fiber content, and a crisp, tender texture.

　　 Hengxian has been cultivating big head cabbage for over 300 years, and it was already famous both in China and abroad during the Qianlong era of the Qing Dynasty. The salted raw products are highly aromatic and loved by consumers. Because of their shape, which resembles a Buddha’s hand, they are also called “Buddha’s Hand Big Head Cabbage.”

　　 There are now several enterprises engaged in the production and processing of Hengxian big head cabbage. Branded products such as Jinjie, Jinmei, and Yukai have reached large-scale production levels and are even popular in Hong Kong, Macau, and Southeast Asia. Currently, about 15,000 to 20,000 farming households in Hengxian grow this cabbage, covering a planting area of 40,000 mu (approximately 2,667 hectares), yielding around 120,000 tons of fresh cabbage and about 60,000 tons of processed (salted raw) cabbage, with an annual output value exceeding 200 million yuan. It serves as a major economic pillar for local farmers.

　　 The best growing region for Hengxian big head cabbage is the Xijin Wetland, where the soil is fertile and the ecological environment is superior, enabling the production of high-quality cabbage. Rich in calcium, selenium, potassium, and other nutrients, Hengxian big head cabbage has a much higher level of soluble solids than that from other regions. As a result, it boasts a strong aroma and a crisp, tender texture, earning it the nickname “earth squid.”

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　　Hengxian has been cultivating big head cabbage for over 300 years, and it was already famous both in China and abroad during the Qianlong era of the Qing Dynasty. The salted raw products are highly aromatic and loved by consumers. Because of their shape, which resembles a Buddha’s hand, they are also called “Buddha’s Hand Big Head Cabbage.” The best growing region for Hengxian big head cabbage is the Xijin Wetland, where the soil is fertile and the ecological environment is superior, enabling the production of high-quality cabbage. Rich in calcium, selenium, potassium, and other nutrients, Hengxian big head cabbage has a much higher level of soluble solids than that from other regions. As a result, it boasts a strong aroma and a crisp, tender texture, and the ratio of fresh to cooked cabbage is also much higher than in other regions.

　　The geographical indication protection area for Hengxian big head cabbage covers the administrative regions of 17 towns in Hengxian County, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, including Hengzhou Town, Nanzhen Town, Nanyang Town, Baihe Town, Mashan Township, Maoling Town, Yunbiao Town, Zhenlong Township, Xiaoyi Town, Shitang Town, Liujing Town, Taowei Town, Liantang Town, Pingma Town, Luancheng Town, Pinglang Township, and Xinfu Town.