Cixi Ophiopogon [Zhejiang Cixi Specialty]

What is Cixi Ophiopogon? Authentic Zhejiang Cixi specialty: Cixi Ophiopogon

Content summary:Do you want to know what Cixi Ophiopogon is? This article is a detailed introduction to the special product of Cixi, Zhejiang Province - Cixi Ophiopogon. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network after reviewing and collecting relevant information about Cixi Ophiopogon. The full text takes about 8 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Cixi Ophiopogon and its nutritional value? What are the product features of Cixi Ophiopogon? How did the history of Cixi Maidong come about? The awards and honors of Cixi Maidong

Basic Introduction of Cixi Ophiopogon

Cixi Ophiopogon is a specialty of Cixi City, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province. The appearance of Cixi Ophiopogon is spindle shaped, with slightly pointed ends, measuring 1.5-4 centimeters in length and 0.3-0.6 centimeters in diameter. The surface is grayish yellow with obvious vertical lines, and the texture is flexible. The cross-section is yellow white and semi transparent. The central column is clearly woody and tough, with a diameter of 0.6-0.8 millimeters. Fragrant and unique, with a sweet and slightly bitter taste, and a sticky texture when chewed

The land within the production area of Cixi Ophiopogon japonicus is relatively high and has convenient drainage; The soil type belongs to the subcategory of calcareous tidal soil, and the lightly coated soil belongs to the night shaded soil species. It has gradually evolved from sandy loam through long-term cultivation. The soil has a good granular structure, soft soil properties, excellent tillage properties, well-developed capillaries, good soil permeability, strong fertilizer and water supply and storage capacity, and has night moisture properties. The appearance of the medicinal herb Cixi Ophiopogon japonicus is spindle shaped with slightly pointed ends; The surface is grayish yellow, with obvious vertical lines, and the texture is flexible. The cross-section is yellow white, semi transparent, and the central column is clearly woody, with a tough texture; Fragrant and unique, with a sweet and slightly bitter taste, and a sticky texture when chewed

What are the product features of Cixi Ophiopogon

Ophiopogon japonicus prefers warm and humid climate conditions with abundant rainfall. It can grow normally at temperatures between 5-30 ℃ and the optimal temperature for growth is 15-25 ℃. When the temperature is below 0 ℃ or above 35 ℃, growth stops. During the growth process, it requires a large amount of water and sufficient light, especially during the period of root tuber expansion. Adequate light is necessary to promote root tuber expansion

How did the history of Cixi Ophiopogon come about

In the fifth year of the Republic of China (1916), the midsummer of Gengshen, Volume 17 of the "Yuyao Liucang Zhi" recorded: "Maimendong is produced in the sandy land north of Tangbei. One is called Maimendong, commonly known as Maidong. It was first planted in a garden (located in the west of Tianyuan City) (now Tianyuan City, Cixi City, which belonged to Yuyao before 1954), and gradually became wider. Therefore, it was famous for its gardens in the past, and now it is more popular in the east. The production area was bought and sold by shops, and the Yongjiang Pharmacy was exported to various places, with a huge output."

Before the founding of New China, Zhejiang Maidong was abundant in the area between Kandun and Changhe in Yuyao (now belonging to Cixi), with a length of more than Li, with a width of 3 to 5 li from north to south, has about 250 villages and 2000 households planting, covering an area of about 4000 acres. Among them, the 14th year of the Republic of China (1925) was the most prosperous, with a planting area of over 10000 mu and a yield of more than 1 million kilograms