Xichang Mini Scallions

Xichang Mini Scallions

Xichang mini scallions are a geographical indication protected product.

　　Xichang enjoys a mild winter and cool summer, with spring-like weather all year round, abundant rainfall, ample sunshine, rich light and heat resources, small annual temperature variation, and large diurnal temperature differences. These climatic characteristics provide ideal natural conditions for the high yield, premium quality, and early market availability of Xichang mini scallions.

　　Xichang mini scallions (Langhuan mini scallions), as a traditional industry in Xichang City, have a long cultivation history. The main growing areas are located in Langhuan Township and Lizhou Town of Xichang, with Langhuan Township being particularly suitable for cultivation. Compared to scallions from other domestic production regions, Xichang mini scallions have several notable features and advantages: first, they have an early growth cycle and fast development; second, they yield highly, reaching up to 11,000 jin per mu; third, they can be planted year-round due to their long growing season; fourth, they are green, pollution-free, and of excellent quality, enjoying high recognition in Sichuan and Chongqing and holding a stable market share.

　　In August 2008, Xichang mini scallions (Langhuan mini scallions) were awarded the “Pollution-Free Agricultural Product Certificate” by the Agricultural Product Quality and Safety Center of the Ministry of Agriculture; in September 2008, they received the “Green Food Certificate” from the China Green Food Development Center; in October 2009 and December 2010, Xichang mini scallions (Langhuan mini scallions) won the “Highly Popular Exhibition Award” at the “2009 Western China International Agricultural Products Trade Fair” and the “2010 Western China International Agricultural Products Trade Fair,” respectively.

　　Currently, the planting area of Xichang mini scallions (Langhuan mini scallions) has reached 4,500 mu, with a total output of 22,000 tons and a total output value of 44 million yuan. At the same time, it has driven the development of related industries such as transportation, packaging, and services, generating an annual income of 5.6 million yuan for these sectors.

　　The production area of Xichang mini scallions (Langhuan mini scallions) covers eight administrative regions in Sichuan Province: Langhuan Township, Anning Town, Lizhou Town, Yuehua Township, Xingsheng Township, Zhangmujing Township, Xixiang Township, and Xiaomiao Township of Xichang City.