What is the best month to eat Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs? How much does it cost per crab

Every year during the golden September and silver October seasons, the Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs are about to go on sale. Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs are well-known throughout the country, and now the internet is very developed, making shopping very convenient. You don't have to go to Suzhou to eat the most authentic hairy crabs. Let's take a look at the market situation of Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs

When is the best time to eat Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs? As the saying goes, there are nine females and ten males, so it is best to eat female crabs in September and male crabs in October of the lunar calendar. So the best crab eating season for Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs is from October to November

Authentic Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs are produced later than hairy crabs from other lakes, but Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs have fresh and tender meat, rich crab aroma, and a delicious creamy red taste. Their deliciousness is not comparable to that of hairy crabs from other lakes

What are the advantages of Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs compared to ordinary hairy crabs

1.Sweet Crab Meat: The biggest difference between Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs and ordinary hairy crabs is that the crab meat of Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs is sweet, which is unique to Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs. You can also use this to simply judge whether the hairy crab you are buying is authentic Yangcheng Lake hairy crab. The reason why the crab meat of Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs is sweet is because the water of Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs is alkaline

2.Fragile shell: The shell of Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs is thinner than that of ordinary hairy crabs, so when eating Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs, it is easy to break the shell with eight pieces of crab. This is mainly because the water in Yangcheng Lake is alkaline, and hairy crabs do not need thick shells to resist corrosion

3.Less silt: Although hairy crabs grow at the bottom of the pond, the bottom of Yangcheng Lake is mainly composed of sand, so the authentic Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs have very little silt on their bodies, so the corresponding parasites will also be less

Sales Specification Standards for Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs

All member merchants engaged in the sale of Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs gift coupons or physical items through offline physical stores, major e-commerce platforms, enterprise malls and other channels must achieve uniform specifications in product descriptions and coupon specifications printing, without any intervals. The specific specification standards are as follows:

Male crab specifications:
3.0 liang/piece, 3.5 liang/piece, 4.0 liang/piece, 4.5 liang/piece, 5.0 liang/piece, 6.0 liang/piece or more

Female crab specifications: 2.5 liang/piece, 2.8 liang/piece, 3.0 liang/piece, 3.5 liang/piece, 4.0 liang/piece, 4.5 liang/piece or more

Crab binding rope standard

1. Crab rope material: It is required that the crab rope used to bind crabs must be made of environmentally friendly materials

2. Crab binding requirements: The binding rope should not exceed three turns horizontally or vertically

1. The Charm of Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs

Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs are well-known and occupy a pivotal position in the national hairy crab market.

. Its high popularity can be seen from the praise of numerous literati and scholars in history. Famous scholar Zhang Taiyan once said, "If Yangcheng Lake crabs are not good, why live in Suzhou in life?" Ms. Tang Guoli, the wife of the master of Chinese studies, also chose to settle in Suzhou because of the delicious Yangcheng Lake crabs

2. Best Eating Month

(1) Autumn is the best season

Autumn is the season with the best taste of Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs, and there are many reasons for this. Firstly, suitable temperature is one of the key factors. The temperature in autumn is neither as hot as in summer nor as cold as in winter, and hairy crabs grow in such an environment with moderate activity and denser meat. Secondly, in terms of growth cycle, after growing in spring and summer, hairy crabs accumulate sufficient nutrients in autumn. In order to store energy for winter, hairy crabs will eat a large amount, making the crab meat more plump and tender. At the same time, autumn is also the time when hairy crab roe and crab paste are most plump, which adds an important weight to its delicious taste

(II) Comparison of Different Months

1. Characteristics of June Yellow in July and August:
2. June Yellow is generally launched in the sixth lunar month, which is July in the Gregorian calendar, and has been appearing in the market since May. June yellow, as the "child crab" among hairy crabs, has unique characteristics. Its abdomen is black brown, somewhat similar to a pond crab, and cannot be measured by the standard of an adult crab with a "green back and white belly" as it has not yet completed its final molting. Crab feet have a soft touch and a gentle personality. Although the meat is less tender, it is more yellow and fresh. Compared with mature hairy crabs, although the taste is lighter, it is easier to enter the flavor. And the price is much cheaper compared to mature hairy crabs, which is very suitable for foodies to try in advance. Common cooking methods include spicy crab, noodle dragged crab, June yellow stir fried rice cake, and drunken June yellow
3. The deliciousness of male and female crabs in September, October, and November:

• September: There is a saying of "nine females and ten males". Every year in September of the lunar calendar, the female crab's gonads are fully developed, the crab roe is very full, and the crab meat is also very plump and tender. At this time, the mother crab is the best choice, with rich crab roe and a mellow taste

<110. Taking Taizhou, Jiangsu as an example, the purchase price of about 4 liang of mother crabs in the local area is 90 yuan per kilogram, and the purchase price of 3.3 to 3.7 liang of mother crabs is 78 yuan per kilogram, which is about 15% higher than the same period last year. But as the National Day approaches, some breeders have started to salvage hairy crabs one after another, mainly to seize the opportunity of the National Day holiday. At this time, the price of hairy crabs is slightly higher compared to this time last year, but it is not too exaggerated, only a slight increase

(II) Factors affecting price

1. In terms of production, this year's Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs were affected by abnormally high summer temperatures, making it difficult to molt, resulting in a delay of about half a month in the final molting time compared to previous years, which in turn affected their maturity and market time. At the same time, partial death is commonly observed during the molting process, and it is expected that the yield will decrease to a certain extent. The decrease in production has made the market supply relatively tight, thereby pushing up prices

IV. Conclusion and Prospect

(1) Summary

As a famous aquatic product in China, Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs are best consumed from September to November in autumn. In September, female crabs have plump crab roe, while in October, male crabs have abundant crab paste. In November, the meat of hairy crabs remains firm. In terms of price, it shows a certain fluctuation pattern due to factors such as holidays, production, and weather. During the Mid Autumn Festival and National Day, due to increased market demand and some crabs not being released, prices are relatively high. After National Day, as more crabs leave the lake and supply increases, prices are expected to return to stability

(II) Outlook

In the future, the Yangcheng Lake hairy crab market has broad prospects. With the improvement of people's living standards and the increasing demand for high-quality aquatic products, the market demand for Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs will continue to grow. Meanwhile, with the continuous advancement of technology, breeding techniques will continue to improve, which is expected to reduce the impact of weather and other factors on yield. For example, technological applications such as IoT monitoring of water quality and growth environment, blockchain technology ensuring product traceability, etc. will enhance consumers' trust in Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs and further promote market development