Lianshui Lotus Roots

Lianshui Lotus Roots

Lianshui Lotus Roots is a geographical indication certification trademark.

　　【Lianshui Lotus Roots】 are primarily cultivated in towns such as Liancheng, Xují, and Nanjí in Lianshui County. Historically, Lianshui was the estuary of the ancient Huai River and later became the estuary after the Yellow River diverted into the Huai. Sediment from upstream accumulated here, forming plains and water networks. The soil has a relatively high proportion of river sand and contains trace elements such as calcium, iron, and potassium, classifying it as nutrient-rich, fine sandy soil—very suitable for lotus root cultivation. Lianshui Lotus Roots mainly consist of shallow-water types, characterized by thick rhizomes, tender and juicy flesh, a sweet and crisp taste, and a clean, snow-white appearance. They excel in flavor, nutrition, and medicinal benefits. Because they grow in sandy soil with minimal soil constraint, the roots develop uniformly, with moderate size typically ranging from 4 to 5 sections, and lengths of 60 to 90 centimeters. Each section is about 15 to 30 centimeters long, with smaller and thinner top and tail sections, while the middle sections are thicker, whiter, and the most delicious. The top and tail sections have 4 to 5 holes, while the middle ones have 7 to 11 holes. The joints between sections are smooth and clean, mostly free of black rootlets, making them premium-quality lotus roots. The cultivation of Lianshui Lotus Roots follows standardized techniques in terms of origin selection, variety choice, farming methods, and pest control. University professors serve as technical advisors to ensure all lotus roots meet pollution-free agricultural product standards. After years of non-polluting cultivation improvements, every 100 grams of edible Lianshui Lotus Root contains 3.2 to 4.3 grams of protein, 0.15 to 0.5 grams of fat, 20 to 23 grams of carbohydrates, along with rich amounts of calcium, phosphorus, iron, as well as vitamins B and E. These roots offer health benefits such as eliminating blood stasis and clearing heat, relieving irritability and thirst, stopping bleeding and reducing phlegm, benefiting the spleen and stomach, nourishing the stomach and yin, enriching the blood, and easing diarrhea. Lianshui County has promoted contiguous shallow-water lotus root farming across more than 9,000 hectares, increasing net income per hectare by 19,500 yuan and establishing a significant scale advantage.

　　Lianshui Lotus Roots

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