New No.1 Lotus Root

New No.1 Lotus Root

　　New No.1 Lotus Root

　　The New No.1 lotus root is an early-to-mid season variety with a growth period of 115 days. In late March, the seeding rate is 200–250 kilograms per mu. It has broad leaves with distinct veins, a leaf span of 75 centimeters, thick and tall petioles, a plant height of 175 centimeters, and white flowers. The main root sinks about 30 centimeters into the mud, has 5–6 nodes, and is 120 centimeters long with a diameter of 7.5 centimeters. The nodes are round, thick, and strong, and the plant produces lateral and secondary roots vigorously. Green lotus roots can be harvested in mid-to-late July, and after full maturity in mid-to-late August, the yield can reach approximately 1,500 kilograms per mu.

　　Planting the New No.1 lotus root offers relatively high economic returns, generally exceeding 2,000 yuan per mu, which has generated strong enthusiasm among farmers and presents good prospects for promotion and application. The Tianlian (field lotus root) base in Jing’an Subdistrict has been certified as a provincial-level pollution-free agricultural product production area. The “Jingjiade” brand agricultural product trademark has been registered with the State Administration for Industry and Commerce. Currently, Jing’an field lotus roots have established sales contracts with over ten large agricultural markets and supermarkets in major cities such as Nanjing, Zhenjiang, Changzhou, and Wuxi, with an annual sales volume of more than 4,000 tons.