Xinghua Longxiang Taro

Xinghua Longxiang Taro

Xinghua Longxiang Taro is a geographical indication certification trademark.

　　Longxiang Taro

　　Longxiang taro grows in the Duotian fields and is a local variety of Xinghua. It grows to a height of 1.2–1.5 meters, with dark green leaves, green petioles, and long petioles. The junction between the leaf and petiole has a purplish hue. The main tuber is nearly spherical, with white flesh that is powdery and fragrant. There are few lateral tubers, which are oval-shaped and have sticky flesh. Xinghua “Longxiang Taro” is a traditional, pollution-free specialty agricultural product of Duotian Town and has long been beloved by urban and rural residents.

　　 “Xinghua Longxiang Taro” is a local variety of Xinghua and a traditional, pollution-free specialty agricultural product of the city. It grows to a height of 1.2–1.5 meters, with dark green leaves, green petioles, and long petioles. The junction between the leaf and petiole has a purplish hue. The main tuber is nearly spherical, with white flesh that is powdery and fragrant. There are few lateral tubers, which are oval-shaped and have sticky flesh. “Xinghua Longxiang Taro” suffers from almost no pests during its growth period. Golden September marks the season when “Xinghua Longxiang Taro” gradually hits the market, meeting the supply demands of the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays. When consumed in autumn and winter, its texture becomes especially delicate, and its fragrance uniquely rich. For a long time, it has been deeply loved by urban and rural residents. Xinghua City plants over 10,000 mu of “Longxiang Taro” annually, with an average yield of around 2,500 kilograms per mu. The net income per mu per season exceeds 4,000 yuan, making it a highly profitable crop.