Langle Small Fragrant Garlic

Langle Small Fragrant Garlic

　　Langle Small Fragrant Garlic is a specialty of Langle Village in Jingxin Township, Menglian County, Pu'er City, Yunnan Province. It is rich in various amino acids, and its calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and iron content are far higher than those of other types of garlic. In 2009, it was certified as a pollution-free agricultural product by the Quality Inspection Center of the Ministry of Agriculture.

　　Langle Village is located in the northeast of Jingxin Township, beside the Menglan Highway, bordering Donghui Township of Lancang County to the northeast and south. It serves as a key passageway for both Jingxin Township and Menglian County to connect with the outside world. The village covers a total area of 22.58 square kilometers, with an elevation ranging from 1,100 to 1,300 meters. The small fragrant garlic is primarily grown in the Dai and Langdao groups of Langle Village, which enjoy a unique microclimate.

　　The “Menglian County Small Fragrant Garlic Science Popularization Demonstration Base” was established in May 2006. It currently has 425 garlic growers and covers a planting area of 1,100 mu. The small fragrant garlic produced at this base has been tested by the agricultural product supervision and inspection center and found to be rich in various amino acids, with its calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and iron content significantly higher than that of other garlics. In 2009, it was certified as a pollution-free agricultural product by the Quality Inspection Center of the Ministry of Agriculture.

　　In 2012, the small fragrant garlic yield in Langle Village was 480 tons, generating sales revenue of 2.88 million yuan. Now, when you visit Langle Village, you can clearly sense the aroma of garlic mingling with the smiles of the villagers. Small fragrant garlic has gradually become a key source of prosperity for local garlic farmers.