Wuyi Xuan Lotus Seeds

Wuyi Xuan Lotus Seeds

Wuyi Xuan Lotus Seeds is a geographical indication certification trademark.

　　　Product Name: Xuanping Lotus Seeds

　　　　Place of Origin: Jinhua, Zhejiang

　　　　Product Features: Xuan lotus seeds are large, plump, soft and easy to cook, rich in nutrients, and highly medicinal

　　　　Product Functions: Nourishes the heart, benefits the kidneys, strengthens the spleen, and astringes the intestines

　　　　Product Introduction: Xuanping Lotus Seeds, also referred to as Xuan lotus seeds, are produced in Liucheng, Wuyi (formerly Xuanping County), hence the name. They are as renowned as "Xiang Lotus" from Hunan.

　　　　Product History: Cultivation began during the Jiaqing era of the Qing Dynasty (1796–1820), and legend has it that they were once listed as tribute items during the Qing period.

　　Wuyi Xuan Lotus Seeds rank among China's three most famous lotus seeds, alongside Xiang Lotus from Xiangtan, Hunan, and Jian Lotus from Jianning, Fujian. The production area of Xuan Lotus is in Liucheng She Ethnic Town, our county, where cultivation began during the Tang Dynasty's Xianqing era (656–660). It is famed for its large, round grains, full and plump texture, tender and delicious taste, rich nutrition, and high medicinal value. In the sixth year of the Jiaqing reign (1802), it was designated as a tribute to the imperial court. Last year, the county's Xuan Lotus planting area exceeded 3,700 acres, with a yield per acre of 4,500 yuan, an annual output of 210 tons, and an annual production value of 16.65 million yuan. Wuyi Xuan Lotus Seeds have won multiple awards at national, provincial, and municipal agricultural product fairs.