Leishan Konjac

Leishan Konjac

　　Leishan konjac is a specialty of Leishan County in Qiandongnan Prefecture, Guizhou Province. The konjac grown in Leishan is processed into konjac flour, which is sold to regions such as Guangxi, Hunan, and Jiangxi. Konjac seeds are sold to cities and counties outside the province including Chongqing, and within the province to Duyun, Huangping, Sansui, Liping, and others — demand often outstrips supply.

　　Nestled in the Leigong Mountain area, Leishan County boasts a mild climate, abundant rainfall, and fertile soil — making it an ideal place for growing konjac. Leishan Miao Long Konjac Food Co., Ltd. in Guizhou Province takes full advantage of the mountainous environment and actively encourages farmers of all ethnic groups to develop konjac production. In 2012, the county's konjac cultivation area exceeded 1,000 mu, and in 2013, it harvested 300 tons of fresh konjac, directly increasing local farmers’ income by 1.2 million yuan. Encouraged by the profits, farmers expanded konjac planting to 2,000 mu this year.