Feixiang Scallion (a specialty of Feixiang, Hebei)

Introduction to Feixiang Scallion

Since the introduction of scallions in 1996, Feixiang has vigorously developed the scallion industry. In terms of funding, priority should be given to issuing small credit loans to farmers; In terms of economic environment, there will be no inspection, deduction, or punishment for foreign vegetable transport vehicles; Technologically, vigorously promote competitive varieties. This year, the planting area of scallions in the county reached 83000 mu, with a total output of 410000 tons and a total output value exceeding 160 million yuan. The per capita income increased by 520 yuan, making it the largest scallion production base in the province. The products are exported to more than 10 provinces and cities in China, as well as countries such as Italy and the United States, with a daily trading volume of over 5000 tons

Feixiang County is located in the southern part of Hebei Province, at the border of Shanxi, Hebei, Shandong, and Henan provinces. With unique geographical advantages, convenient transportation, and abundant resources, it is known as the "granary of North China and cotton sea of southern Hebei". Feixiang County has abundant agricultural resources, among which the characteristic industry of scallions has a considerable scale. In 2006, Feixiang County was named the "Hometown of Chinese Scallions" by the Organizing Committee of the Chinese Specialty Township

Regional Scope

Feixiang Scallion Production Area is located throughout Feixiang County. Geographic coordinates: 114 ° 39 ′ 08 "to 114 ° 52 ′ 13" east longitude and 36 ° 29 ′ 51 "to 36 ° 38 ′ 51" north latitude, mainly concentrated in the central and western regions. The cultivation of scallions in Feixiang County involves Daxihan Township, Xin'an Town, Tiantaishan Town, Feixiang Town, Maoyanbao Township, Jiudian Township, Tunzhuangying Township, Yuangu Township, 8 townships and 210 administrative villages. The protected area is 515000 acres. The annual planting area is 60000 mu and the annual output is 270000 tons

What are the product characteristics of Feixiang scallions

1. External characteristics: "Feixiang Round Onion" scallions have thick, flat circular heads with a horizontal diameter of generally 8-9cm and a vertical diameter of 6-7cm. The weight of a single bulb is generally 250-300 ɡ, and the maximum weight of a single bulb can reach over 400 ɡ. The outer skin is deep purple red with a bright luster. The internal meat is white in color, with thick scales and a crispy texture. It has a slightly sweet taste and a strong spicy flavor, making it suitable for fresh consumption

2. Intrinsic quality: "Feixiang Scallion" is rich in nutrients such as protein, sugar, potassium, calcium, selenium, and crude fiber. After testing, protein>; 0.42g/100g, total sugar>; 6.46g/100g, potassium>; 93.7mg/100g, calcium>; 15.4mg/100g, selenium>; 4.8ug/100g, crude fiber<0.4g/100g

3. Quality and safety requirements: In order to ensure the quality and safety of the products on the market, a quality assurance commitment letter is signed with Feixiang onion production enterprises, which mainly includes: ① ensuring that production is carried out in accordance with the GB/Z26589-2011 onion production technical specifications, and strictly implementing the GB/T 8321 pesticide rational use guidelines; ② Ensure that quality and safety testing is carried out before the market launch of scallions. Products with enzyme inhibition rates less than 50% are allowed to be sold on the market, and unqualified agricultural products are prohibited from entering the market