Basic Introduction to Big Leaf Alfalfa Yutian County is the origin of big leaf alfalfa. It is located in the jurisdiction area of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and the southern edge of Tarim Basin. The unique natural conditions enable Yutian County to have the best growth, quality and variety of leaf alfalfa in seven counties and one city in the whole region. Therefore, Yutian County is famous for the planting area and output of big leaf alfalfa. There are original varieties of big leaf alfalfa planted for more than 40 years in the mountainous area of Lytian County. According to the latest figures, big leaf alfalfa is widely used in China. Western China has a long history of more than 2000 yearsThe terrain of Yutian County is long from north to south, forming a belt shape. The terrain is high in the south and low in the north, with distinct vertical zone differences. The east and west are surrounded by gravel walls, and the horizontal difference is not very obvious. There are grasslands in the southern mountainous areas, and mountain valleys have been developed into farmland. The central plain oasis has deep soil layers and flat terrain. The northern desert region has a large area of plains and natural forests in the desert
Yutian County lies to the south of the majestic Kunlun Mountains, Gaize County and Ritu County of the Xizang Autonomous Region. It borders the vast Taklamakan Desert to the north and Shaya County, Minfeng to the east, and Cele to the west. The Kriya River runs through the entire region from south to north. Forming a long belt with cow legs, approximately 466 kilometers long from north to south and 30 to 120 kilometers wide from east to west. The land area is 39500 square kilometers, equivalent to 59.25 million acres, accounting for 2.38% of the total area of the autonomous region. The oasis covers an area of 1773 square kilometers, equivalent to 3.5695 million acres. There are currently 380000 acres of arable land, with an average of 1.85 acres per person; The total population is 209700, and it is a minority settlement area mainly inhabited by the Uyghur ethnic group. The county seat is located in Munigala Town, 177 kilometers away from Hotan City. Deserts and Gobi Desert account for 62.7% of the total area of the county, mountainous areas account for 31.3% of the total area, and oases account for 6% of the total area
Hetian large leaf purple clover has high nutritional value, rich in crude protein, vitamins, and minerals. The amino acid composition of protein is relatively complete, and the essential amino acid content for animals is high. It has good adaptability and is popular among various livestock. Tender alfalfa can be used as a good protein and vitamin supplement for livestock and poultry