Chinese Honey Locust

Last updated 2026-11-13 — Chinese Honey Locust   The cultivation of Chinese Honey Locust in Lianghe County has a history of over a hundred years. The area with the earliest planting, the largest preserved acreage, and the highest economic benefits is the 50-kilometer radius centered around the Dazang Tibetan Village. This region produces China’s only edible single-pod honey locust seeds. Beyond 50 kilometers, no edible honey locust seeds can be cultivated. This exquisite ingredient, created by nature, is remarkably particular about its climate and environment. In the golden month of August, the entire area is blanketed in green, with tall honey locust trees heavy with pods, some branches even bent under their weight. According to statistics, Lianghe County currently preserves 5,700 acres of Chinese Honey Locust, yielding 460 tons of fresh pods annually. It takes 20–26 pounds of fresh pods to produce 1 pound of dried honey locust seeds, resulting in an annual production of up to 6.5 tons of honey locust seeds, generating a value of around 7 million yuan. A number of independently operated brands have been launched. With the continuous improvement of living standards, the demand for the product far outstrips supply, causing market prices to soar at times to over 600 yuan per kilogram, and up to 880 yuan per kilogram for gift-boxed packages.