Lanzhou Chinese Chives

Lanzhou Chinese Chives

　　 The annual planting area is 2,890 mu, with an annual production of 8.67 million kilograms of Chinese chives, including: 2,013.3 mu of yellow chives, yielding 3.019 million kilograms. The average yield per mu is over 1,500 kilograms of fresh chives and over 700 kilograms of fresh chive stalks. The main growing areas are Xiuchuan Subdistrict, Pengjiaping, and Huangyu.

　　 Characteristics: The plants grow vigorously, standing 40–50 cm tall, with leaves 0.8–1.1 cm wide and 32–42 cm long. They have moderate to strong tillering ability, deep green leaves, thick leaf blades, early stalk emergence, and excellent quality.

　　 Lanzhou yellow chives have a long cultivation history. The 《Lanzhou Annals》 recorded that as early as 1942, the "straw-covered yellow chive" method was used in the Matan area. Lanzhou small chives were also included in the 《China's Fine Vegetable Varieties》 published in 1959. Lanzhou Chinese chives and yellow chives appear in the market year-round in vibrant green or tender golden hues. During spring, summer, and autumn, they supply fresh chives, chive stalks, yellow chives, and chive flowers. In winter and early spring, soft cultivation methods such as greenhouse growing and straw covering produce fresh chives and yellow chives, with winter and early spring produce being particularly prized for their superior shape, color, aroma, and flavor. These are renowned both within and beyond the province, and are among the most beloved specialty vegetable varieties among the public.