Dongwan Green Radish

Dongwan Green Radish

Dongwan Green Radish is a product with a protected geographical indication.

　　Dongwan Green Radish The unique local water, soil, light, and thermal conditions allow radishes grown in Dongwan Village to be large, sweet, round-shaped, crisp and juicy, with no spiciness and an excellent texture. Their entire body is emerald green, hence they are commonly called “green radishes.”

　　The history of cultivating green radishes in Jinchuan District can be traced back to the 1970s. After more than 40 years of development, Dongwan Green Radishes have formed characteristics such as “cylindrical taproots with blunt rounded tails, three-quarters of the upper part being emerald green, the tail end being jade white, uniform individual size, pale green flesh, delicate texture, sweet taste, juicy and delicious, with a fragrant flavor.” Being granted national geographical indication product protection will enhance the visibility of Dongwan Green Radish and boost its competitiveness and price level in both provincial and external markets.

　　Geographical Scope

　　Jinchuan District is located in the eastern part of the Hexi Corridor and the southern edge of the Tengger Desert, belonging to the Alxa Plateau. It borders Yongchang County to the south, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region to the north, Wuwei to the east, and Zhangye to the west. The ancient Silk Road passed through here, and it is one of the cities along the New Eurasian Land Bridge. The terrain of the entire region is higher in the southwest and lower in the northeast, with an average elevation of 1,500 meters. It features a residual hill and plain landscape, with flat land sloping from northwest to southeast, fertile soil, and relatively abundant water resources. The area is traversed by the East and West Great Rivers formed by meltwater from the Qilian Mountains and the Jinchuan River formed by springs in the suburban areas of Yongchang County. Underground water resources are also quite rich, conducive to agricultural development. Jinchuan District administers two towns, Ningyuanbao and Shuangwan, with a total area of 3,770 square kilometers, arable land of 129,300 mu, and a total population of 200,000, of which 69% are non-agricultural. The planting area for Dongwan Green Radish is primarily in Ningyuanbao Town, which has a total area of 960 square kilometers, a population of 27,315, arable land of 46,336 mu, and a sown area of 44,000 mu, averaging 1.6 mu per person. The area features significant diurnal temperature variations and a dry climate. Winters are long but not extremely cold, summers are warm but not scorching, spring warms up quickly, and autumn cools abruptly, representing a temperate continental climate. The annual sunshine duration is 2,984 hours, the average annual temperature is 7.4°C, the average annual rainfall is 139 mm, and the frost-free period is 156 days. The land in the Dongwan Green Radish planting area is fertile and suitable for the growth of various crops such as wheat, flax, corn, vegetables, and fruits. The abundant light and heat resources and natural conditions in the area are very conducive to the growth of green radishes. “Dongwan Green Radish” enjoys a long-standing reputation, and there is a farming proverb that says: “Eat radish in winter and ginger in summer, and you won’t need to visit the doctor’s hall in your lifetime,” as well as “October radishes are like ginseng in water.” The planting area for Dongwan Green Radish includes six villages in Ningyuanbao Town: Dongwan, Xiwang, Zhongpai, Ningyuan, Longjing, and Shanwan. Its geographical coordinates are between 102°08′14″ and 102°14′85″ east longitude, and 38°25′33″ and 38°26′94″ north latitude. It is one of the main pollution-free vegetable production bases in Jinchuan District. Dongwan Green Radish is planted once or twice a year, with the planting area maintained at around 1,500 hectares, and a total yield of 92,000 tons.