Dongchuan Cucumber

Dongchuan Cucumber

　　   Cucumbers have been cultivated in Dongchuan for many years. The main growing area is the Xiaojiang River Valley, where winters are not extremely cold and summers are not overly hot—conditions that are very suitable for cucumber growth. Thanks to the use of trellis cultivation, the cucumbers produced here are straight in shape, prominently warted, glossy, with light green flesh, crisp skin, and a sweet taste. Their moisture content is moderate and they are resistant to storage and transportation.

    Varieties: In recent years, the most commonly planted varieties have been from the Jin Yan series, such as Jin Zaxi No. 1, Jin Zaxi No. 2, Jin You No. 10, and Jin Yan No. 5, which are characterized by dark green skin and tender, sweet, and crisp flesh.

    Product availability and market period: The annual planting area of cucumbers in our district is 1,000 mu, with an annual output of 5,000 tons. The market period runs from March 20 to November 30.