Zhenxiong Konjac

Zhenxiong Konjac

　　Zhenxiong konjac is a specialty of Zhenxiong County in Zhaotong City, Yunnan Province. The climate and soil conditions in Zhenxiong County are suitable for the production and cultivation of konjac, making it another distinctive economic pillar industry for the county.

　　The natural environment and climate conditions in Zhenxiong are suitable for konjac growth. In recent years, with the advancement of industrial restructuring, the area under konjac cultivation across the county is developing in the direction of standardization and scale. In 2012, the sown area of konjac reached 40,000 mu. Townships such as Shanmu, Wan厂, Yanyuan, and Linkou have excellent soil, suitable climate, abundant water sources, and no industrial pollution, making them ideal for konjac production.