Xiji Celery

Xiji Celery

Xiji Celery is a geographical indication certification trademark.

Xiji Celery is a product certified under the Agricultural Geographical Indications system.

　　The advantages of Xiji celery products are as follows: First, the quality of Xiji celery is superior. It features thin skin, few fibers, tender flesh, fresh flavor, bright color, and good taste, making it highly competitive in the market. Second, the Xiji celery harvest season coincides with the off-season when other production areas have no supply, thus filling the gap in the southern market and winning great popularity among market distributors. Third, Xiji celery is harvested in large quantities in late August and early September, which coincides with the start of the new semester at universities and colleges in major cities. During this period, the demand for vegetables from schools increases significantly, leading to a surge in market demand.

　　Geographical Scope

　　Xiji County is located in the mountainous southern region of Ningxia, at the western foot of the Liupan Mountains, between 105°20′–106°04′ east longitude and 35°35′–36°14′ north latitude. Due to its high altitude, cool climate, and abundant autumn rainfall, it is an ideal area for developing high-altitude, cool-climate vegetable farming. The protected production area for Xiji celery in the county covers 130 administrative villages across 14 townships (including Jiqiang) within the drainage basins of the Hulu River, Qingshui River, and Lanini River in Xiji County. The protected cultivation area spans 3,000 hectares, with an estimated total annual yield of 400,000 tons.

　　Product Quality Characteristics

　　1. External Sensory Features: The celery is light green in color, has few branches, and its petioles are solid with yellow-green hues and visible veining. The back of the petioles often has droplets of water. The texture is crisp, thick, refreshing, and juicy. 2. Internal Quality Indicators: Each 100 grams of Xiji celery contains 95.6 grams of water, 0.65 grams of crude fiber, and 7.55 mg of vitamin C. 3. Safety Requirements: Standards for air quality, irrigation water, surface water, and pesticide use comply with GB3095—1996 Ambient Air Quality Standard, GB5084—1992 Farmland Irrigation Water Quality Standard, GB3838—1988 National Surface Water Quality Standard, and GB4285—1989 Pesticide Safe Use Standard.