Lufeng Radishes

Lufeng Radishes

　　Lufeng radishes are a specialty of Lufeng County in Chuxiong Prefecture, Yunnan Province. The county has a long history of growing radishes, with an annual planting area of 47,600 mu.

　　Radishes are a traditional agricultural product of Lufeng County. In recent years, to expand and strengthen the radish industry, the county has capitalized on its status as one of the first highland specialty agriculture demonstration counties in the province. Following the strategy of “adjusting the structure, defining the industry, building bases, and supporting leading enterprises,” it has vigorously promoted the development of radish planting bases, leveraging the Luoci Green Food Processing Park. At the same time, breakthroughs have been sought through technological support by increasing the breeding, testing, and demonstration of new radish varieties. Unified standards have been implemented for radish planting and production to improve yield and quality. A relay cropping model of radishes and flue-cured tobacco has been adopted to enhance multiple cropping indexes and tap into income potential. Additionally, through the approach of “going out and bringing in,” talent cultivation has been strengthened to improve the technical expertise and marketing skills of industry professionals. By nurturing and supporting leading enterprises, the radish industry has advanced towards scaled operations across all stages—from planting and management to procurement, processing, and sales—as well as extending the industrial chain.

　　Currently, Lufeng County has a total radish planting area of 47,600 mu, producing 166,000 tons of fresh radishes annually, 14,000 tons of processed shredded (or strip-cut) radishes, generating over 100 million yuan in output value. This benefits 30,000 farming households, with products sold across the country and exported to countries such as Japan and South Korea.