Buckwheat from Shimian

Last updated 2026-11-10 — Sichuan's Shimian County features a subtropical climate situated between the northern temperate zone and the monsoon belt. The climate exhibits distinct vertical variations, characterized by the continental climate typical of northern Panzhihua—cold in the high mountains and hot in the valleys. The annual average temperature is 17°C, with a frost-free period of up to 305 days and annual precipitation ranging from 900 to 1,200 millimeters. As altitude increases, the climate gradually transitions, and this vertical climatic diversity creates favorable conditions for the development of ecological agriculture in the county. Buckwheat is one of the main grain crops in the region.