Naliuhe Scallions

Naliuhe Scallions

Naliuhe Scallions are a protected geographical indication product.

　　"Naliuhe Scallions" are a specialty vegetable from Baoqing County, Heilongjiang Province. The cultivation of scallions in Baoqing has a history of nearly a hundred years. The county’s superior ecological environment, unique geographical features, and favorable climate conditions have contributed to the excellent quality and distinct regional characteristics of the scallions. Scallions, scientifically known as Allium fistulosum or Welsh onion, can be eaten fresh, stir-fried, or processed into dehydrated dried vegetables and seasonings. They also offer health benefits such as softening blood vessels, reducing cholesterol, and helping prevent diseases like dysentery, enteritis, and whooping cough.

　　Industrial Development

　　　　In Baoqing County, the cultivation of "Naliuhe" scallions has become a key industry in industrial restructuring and the development of characteristic agriculture. In 1999, the Bao Shihe Scallion Association was established, gradually leading to large-scale cultivation. In December 2006, it was approved as a nationally protected geographical indication product.

　　To maintain the high quality of Naliuhe Scallions, increase yield and profitability, and based on farmers’ needs and market demand, Baoqing County, in collaboration with the Scallion Association and considering the growth factors of scallions, formulated local standards for Heilongjiang Province such as "Scallions" and "Production Technical Regulations for Scallions." These emphasize measures like crop rotation, seedling exchange, carbendazim seed soaking, removal of diseased plants, and proper application of water and fertilizer. These practices help reduce pests and diseases, increase yield, improve quality, and ensure the scallions’ quality does not degrade. Naliuhe Scallions are exported as far as Yunnan, Guangxi, Guangdong, and South Asian countries including Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand. By 2009, the scallion planting area in the county had reached 15,000 mu, with 20,000 tons of commercial scallions, accounting for one-tenth of the national total production. Of these, four-fifths were exported, making up one-fifth of the national export volume. The output value of commercial scallions reached 30 million yuan, establishing Baoqing as a true production base and technology exporter for scallions.

　　Protected Geographical Indication Product

　　 Protection Scope

　　　　The protection scope of the Naliuhe Scallions geographical indication product is based on the range proposed in the document "Letter on Applying for the Protection Scope of the Origin Area Products of Baoqing Red Beans, Baoqing Large White Pumpkin Seeds, and Naliuhe Scallions" (Bao Zheng Han [2004] No. 4) issued by the People’s Government of Baoqing County, Heilongjiang Province, covering the entire administrative region of Baoqing County.