Jintang Ginger

Jintang Ginger

　　Jintang's "Bamboo Root Yellow Ginger" has a history of several decades. As a dual-purpose ginger for both culinary and medicinal use, "Bamboo Root Yellow Ginger" can be used not only as a seasoning but also for treating ailments. Many large-scale distributors from other regions often set up operations in Jintang County specifically to purchase it. However, in the past two years, the price of yellow ginger has risen year by year, and growers have been reluctant to sell, making procurement difficult. It is understood that in recent years, the ginger cultivation area in Jintang County has been maintained at around 4,000–5,000 mu, with 10% of the annual production being processed into dried ginger slices for export to countries in Europe and Southeast Asia, while 70% of the total annual output is sold to places such as Chongqing and Shaanxi. This year, thanks to active guidance and information dissemination by the government and relevant departments, enthusiasm among rural ginger growers has surged, and the expected net income per mu of yellow ginger is around 6,000 yuan. Prices may rise slightly before and after the Spring Festival, but the upward trend is slowing down, so selling then may not necessarily be more profitable than now. Ginger farmers should not cling too tightly to holding onto their stock; they need to keep a close eye on market information, sell when prices are right, and avoid blind expansion. Planting should be based on market demand to prevent losses.