Daxing Garlic Sprouts

Daxing Garlic Sprouts

Daxing garlic sprouts are a Geographical Indication Protected Product.

　　Daxing garlic sprouts, also known as Daxing garlic scapes, are characterized by their thick, long stalks; white bases, bright green upper sections, and firm, non-withered tips. The plants grow upright with a fresh appearance and vibrant green color. Their flesh is thick, tender, and nearly fiber-free, melting in the mouth with a spicy, rich aroma and a slight sweetness. Daxing garlic sprouts have been awarded the status of a Geographical Indication Protected Product.

　　Garlic sprouts are not only a signature product of Xichang City but also a key pillar industry that boosts local farmers' income. Currently, the city’s garlic sprout cultivation covers an area of 30,000 mu, with an annual yield of 36,000 tons. The produce is sold to cities such as Beijing, Xi’an, Wuhan, Xuzhou, Shanghai, Chengdu, and Chongqing, and exported to countries including South Korea and Japan. It enjoys widespread popularity among consumers. The “Daxing Garlic Sprouts” brand has established a strong reputation, gaining high visibility and prestige both domestically and internationally.

　　Xichang is located in the Anning River Valley Plain, blessed with a prime geographical location, pleasant climate, and abundant produce. It is the largest vegetable production base in Sichuan. Daxing Township, situated in the southeastern part of Xichang City, is 14 kilometers from the city center. It borders Majingyiwu Township of Zhaojue County to the east, Daqing Township to the south, and Chuanxing Town to the northwest. With over 7,000 mu of garlic sprout cultivation, Daxing Township ranks first in Xichang City in terms of planting area, yield, sales volume, and economic output value.

　　Compared with garlic sprout producers in other domestic regions, Daxing garlic sprouts are distinguished by their early growth cycle, rapid development, pollution-free cultivation, and superior quality. Locally, through an agricultural-supermarket linkage model, Daxing garlic sprouts are sold in dedicated counters at major supermarkets in Xichang, including Walmart, Jiajia, Dada, and the No. 7 Chain Store under the Supply and Marketing Cooperative, all within the "Daliangshan" Agricultural Products Exhibition and Direct Sales Center. Nationally, the distribution and sales network of Daxing garlic sprouts covers the entire Sichuan-Chongqing region, forming a relatively complete market-adapted sales system with a stable market share. Since 2000, the product has entered markets in Xi’an, Wuhan, and Xuzhou. Between 2010 and 2013, distributors further expanded into Shanghai, Jinan, Qinghai, Zhengzhou, and Anhui. Internationally, the product is exported to countries including South Korea and Japan.

　　To ensure standardized cultivation of Daxing garlic sprouts, the Daxing Township government, the Municipal Quality Supervision Bureau, the Municipal Vegetable Station, and other organizations jointly conduct training sessions on relevant standards every year. To date, 7,500 mu of standardized garlic sprout cultivation bases have been established. The entire process—from seed selection to transplanting—is carried out strictly according to scientific standards. Unified production inputs are used, with fertilizers and pesticides applied in accordance with the regulations for Grade A Green products.

　　Daxing Garlic Sprouts

　　 The administrative areas of ten townships currently under the jurisdiction of Xichang City, Sichuan Province: Daxing Township, Chuanxing Town, Gaojian Township, Hainan Township, Huangshui Township, Huanglianguan Town, Gaocao Township, Yulong Township, Youjun Town, and Aqi Township.

　　 "Letter from the People's Government of Xichang City Regarding the Submission of Information on the Protected Geographical Indication Area of Daxing Garlic Sprouts," Xifu Letter [2013] No. 26

　　 Sichuan Provincial (Regional) Local Standard: DB513401/T08–09-2013 "Daxing Garlic Sprouts"

　　Quality and Technical Requirements for Daxing Garlic Sprouts

　　I. Varieties

　　Zi Pi Zao Suan (Purple Skin Early Garlic), Xin Zao Suan (New Early Garlic), etc.

　　II. Growing Conditions

　　Altitude within the production area must be below 1,750 m. The soil type is purple alluvial soil, with soil organic matter ≥ 2%, and pH value between 5.5 and 7.0.

　　III. Cultivation Management

　　1. Seeding: Sow from mid-August to late September. Bulb diameter should be ≥ 4.5 cm. Plant one clove per hole, with a sowing depth of 2.5 cm to 3.5 cm. Planting density should not exceed 40,000 plants per 667 m² (mu).

　　2. Fertilization: Apply no less than 2,000 kg of well-rotted organic fertilizer per 667 m² (mu) before sowing each year.

　　3. Crop Rotation: Practice rotation between dry and wet crops. Rotate garlic sprouts with tobacco, corn, or rice every 2 to 3 years.

　　4. Harvest: Harvest from late February to late April. Harvest when the outer leaves turn white.

　　5. Environmental and Safety Requirements: The use of pesticides, fertilizers, and other inputs must comply with national regulations, and must not cause environmental pollution.

　　IV. Quality Characteristics

　　1. Sensory Characteristics: Diameter between 0.2 cm and 0.6 cm, length between 35 cm and 50 cm. White bases, bright green upper sections, non-withered tips. Bright green color, crisp and tender texture, spicy-rich aroma with a slight sweetness.

　　2. Physical and Chemical Indicators: Soluble sugar content ≥ 6.0%, crude fiber content ≤ 2.3%, allicin content ≥ 240 mg/kg.

　　3. Safety and Other Quality Technical Requirements: Product safety and other quality technical requirements must comply with national regulations.