Dayao Prickly Ash

Dayao Prickly Ash

　　Dayao Prickly Ash is a specialty of Dayao County in Chuxiong Prefecture, Yunnan Province. The Tiesuo Township is known as the “Hometown of Prickly Ash,” with a long history of cultivation. The green prickly ash produced here features emerald-green grains, a pungent and fresh numbing flavor, and a pure taste.

　　Dayao County has a long history of cultivating prickly ash. The climate and soil conditions in most areas of the county are highly suitable for its growth, with planting taking place at altitudes between 1,500 meters and 2,750 meters. Particularly in Tiesuo Township and Sanchahe Township along the Yubao River and Jinsha River valleys, local farmers have accumulated extensive cultivation and management experience over the years, and have developed a relatively strong marketing market for the product.

　　By the end of 2010, the total planted area of prickly ash in the county had reached 65,000 mu, with a yield of 1,046.73 tons and an output value of 36.64 million yuan. The main producing areas are located in townships such as Sanchahe, Tiesuo, Saitai, Wanbi, Guihua, and Tanhua.