Yunhe Water Chestnuts

Yunhe Water Chestnuts

　　Yunhe water chestnuts are a specialty of Yunhe County, Lishui City, Zhejiang Province. With a long cultivation history, Yunhe water chestnuts are known for their large size, sweet and crisp taste, and superior quality.

　　Water chestnuts thrive in marshes or are cultivated in paddy fields, and their edible underground corms can be enjoyed as both fruit and vegetable, making them a beloved seasonal delicacy among the public.

　　In recent years, the water chestnut industry has developed into a distinctive and competitive sector in Yunhe County, with over 1,300 acres under cultivation, producing more than 4,000 tons annually and generating an output value of 16 million yuan. The product is sold to cities such as Shanghai, Hangzhou, Ningbo, and Wenzhou, showing promising market prospects.

　　Yunhe has also planned to establish a high-quality agricultural park dedicated to water chestnuts, promoting pollution-free production techniques and integrated pest management. By implementing unified standards, specifications, and graded sales models, the area has attracted merchants from all over, continuously enhancing its reputation and popularity.