Lan County Potato (a specialty of Lan County, Shanxi Province)

Introduction to Lan County Potatoes

Lan County Potatoes are a specialty of Lan County, Lvliang City, Shanxi Province. The potatoes produced in Lan County have a bright color, high starch content, and are not easy to rot. They contain more nutrients such as starch, protein, and vitamin C than potatoes from other places

Lan County is located in the northwest of Shanxi Province, with a cool climate and large temperature differences between day and night. The soil is mostly sandy loam, which gives it a unique natural advantage for planting potatoes. Lan County in Lvliang City is one of the main potato producing areas in Shanxi Province

In 2011, the potato planting area in Lan County reached 250000 mu, accounting for more than 40% of the total planting area in the county. In terms of production base construction, the county has established original breeding bases mainly in three townships: Dashoutou, Hekou, and Jiehekou; Establish a first level potato breeding base mainly in six townships: Dashouzi, Hekou, Jiehekou, Wangshi, Shunhui, and Lancheng; The overall plan is to establish a green food potato base mainly in six townships: Wangshi, Lancheng, Tuyu, Hekou, Dashutou, and Shunhui

It is reported that the county has also registered the trademark "Lanxian Potato", established a Potato Association, and has 23 professional cooperatives for potato farmers and 478 potato brokers. The potato industry is transitioning from extensive production to standardized production, gradually becoming the most dynamic industry in the agricultural sector of Lanxian County and an important way for local farmers to increase their income and become prosperous