Yulin Potatoes

Yulin Potatoes

Yulin potatoes are a Geographical Indication (GI) agricultural product.

　　Yulin potatoes are highly distinctive, renowned both domestically and internationally for their large size, uniform shape, shallow eyes, and high starch content.

　　The city of Yulin in Shaanxi Province boasts uniquely favorable conditions for agricultural development, particularly with an average altitude of around 1,400 meters. Coupled with a dry climate, significant diurnal temperature variation, abundant sunlight, synchronized rainfall and heat, fertile soil, and loose texture, it is the optimal premium production area for potatoes, as well as a superior breeding region for quality potato seed varieties.

　　Designated protected geographical area:

　　The protected area covers 1 district and 11 counties under the jurisdiction of Yulin City, including 176 towns and 5,474 administrative villages. The geographical coordinates are between 107°28′ to 111°15′ east longitude and 36°57′ to 39°34′ north latitude.