Eight Streets Edible Roses

Eight Streets Edible Roses

Eight Streets Edible Roses is a geographical indication certification trademark.

　　Anning edible roses are a specialty of Anning City, Kunming, Yunnan Province. Known for their vigorous growth, long blooming period, vibrant color, strong fragrance, and excellent processing quality, these roses are highly favored by food factories and processing companies. In recent years, the demand for fresh flowers has outstripped supply, indicating strong development potential.

　　Bazhai Town is 36 kilometers from downtown Anning, at an altitude of 1,940 meters. With an average annual temperature of 14.8°C, it enjoys a unique climate described as “clear streams flowing, white clouds drifting above yellow flowers, a misty splendor, and stable yields year after year.” It is an ideal place for growing pollution-free edible roses.

　　The history of rose cultivation in Anning’s Bazhai dates back to the 1980s. Today, the planting area of edible roses has reached around 8,900 mu, making it a signature product of the town. The field management of Bazhai roses follows unified standards, and the entire production process avoids the use of chemical fertilizers. Pest control relies entirely on physical methods—such as insect traps and sticky boards placed along field ridges—to ensure the premium quality of Bazhai roses.

　　Currently, eight companies in Bazhai are engaged in deep processing of roses. Thanks to the unique climatic conditions, the roses grown here are known for their strong fragrance, mild astringency, and high content of trace elements, making them highly popular among food processing companies. Additionally, many out-of-province buyers also have great confidence in Bazhai roses. Every May, food factories from across the country send specialists to Bazhai to purchase roses.