Qinnan Chili Peppers

Qinnan Chili Peppers

　　Qinnan District is the second-largest pollution-free winter chili production base in China. The district has over 20 years of experience in cultivating winter chilies on idle farmland during the off-season, primarily distributed across three towns — Nali, Napeng, and Nasi. These towns are collectively referred to as “San Na” (the Three Nas), and have become widely known as the “Hometown of Chilies.” Cultivation has now expanded to other towns such as Dongchang, Jiulong, and Shabu. Chili cultivation area grew from approximately 10,000 mu in 1992 to over 70,000 mu by 2014, with a total output of more than 100,000 tons and an output value close to 210 million yuan. The main varieties planted include pointed chilies, string chilies, and spiral chilies. Thanks to the large cultivation area and high product quality, Qinnan chilies are sold throughout more than 20 provinces and cities across the country, including Sichuan, Chongqing, Jiangxi, Anhui, Hubei, Hunan, and Henan.

　　Qinnan District boasts a 7,050-hectare chili planting base that has been certified as a pollution-free production base by the Department of Agriculture of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. The chili products have also received pollution-free agricultural product certification from the Ministry of Agriculture, ensuring the quality and safety of agricultural produce. The Nali Town Chili Wholesale Market in Qinnan District covers an area of over 50 acres, with more than 100 auxiliary storefronts, and includes cold storage facilities. During peak market seasons, daily chili supply can reach up to 1,000 tons.

　　To further enhance the market competitiveness and product quality of Qinnan chilies, in recent years, Qinnan District has strengthened monitoring of environmental quality factors such as water, soil, and air at chili production sites. The district organizes agricultural experts and technical specialists to provide guidance to farmers on scientific cultivation methods, including the selection of high-quality, disease-resistant chili varieties, and the use of highly effective, low-toxicity, low-residue pesticides and bio-organic fertilizers. The district actively introduces and promotes new high-yield, high-quality chili varieties. Through variety renewal, it improves the quality of Qinnan chilies, and vigorously promotes farming techniques such as shading nets, seedling transplanting, and off-season cultivation. By optimizing production seasons and staggering chili harvest peaks, the district maximizes opportunities in market gaps, enhancing the market competitiveness of Qinnan chilies.

　　Source: Guangxi Agricultural Specialties Collection