Lingshan chives [a specialty of Zhangjiachuan, Gansu]

What is Lingshan leek? Authentic specialty of Zhangjiachuan, Gansu: Lingshan chives

Summary:Do you want to know what Lingshan chives are? This article is a detailed introduction to the local specialty of Zhangjiachuan, Gansu Province - Lingshan chives. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network after reviewing and collecting relevant information on Lingshan chives. The full text takes about 6 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Lingshan chives and their nutritional value? What are the product characteristics of Lingshan chives? The awards and honors of Lingshan leek

Basic introduction of Lingshan chives

Lingshan Street has a long history of planting chives, with a history of more than a hundred years. I often eat Lingshan leeks and have lived over 99 years. I ate Lingshan leeks and walked against the wall. The magnificent Daling Mountain is truly extraordinary. Immortal mountains produce sacred objects and grow chives like immortal grass, which can prolong life, warm the kidneys and promote yang. It's a bit interesting! Lingshan leek is a wide leaf leek, which is one of the best leeks in the northern region. Lingshan leeks are famous for their purple roots. Especially the newly started spring chives, with thick roots and short leaves, eye-catching purple color, and a fresh and beautiful taste that is unparalleled. The so-called: Head knife leeks with two layers of vinegar, shepherd's purse dumplings with fresh mackerel. Lingshan leeks are good, partly due to favorable land conditions, such as high selenium content in black soil. The second reason is that green organic standards are used for cultivation, without the use of pesticides or fertilizers, and only edible biological agents are used for sterilization, pest control, and fermented soybean cake feeding

The planting area is located in the northern plain of Jimo, with flat terrain, deep soil layers, and fertile soil. The soil is mainly composed of moist soil, with a depth of 70cm-90cm. It has good air permeability, strong water and fertility retention, high soil selenium content, and rich nutrient content. It has good ventilation and can promote the accumulation of nutrients, laying the foundation for the accumulation of protein, calcium, iron and other nutrients in chives. The surface water and groundwater are abundant, and it is the source of the Mengsha River and Liuhao River. There are more than 50 reservoirs and flat ponds in the area, with excellent water quality. The abundant water source makes the leaves of Lingshan chives green and tender, with low crude fiber content. Moderate light intensity makes the leaves of Lingshan chives green and tender, with less cellulose and higher vitamin content, strong growth, and high net photosynthetic rate

Each 100g of "Lingshan leek" contains ≤ 2.5g of crude fiber and ≥ 11.0mg of vitamin C. Leek belongs to the vegetable category, which is rich in nutrients and has high medicinal value. Moderate consumption has certain benefits for the human body, including supplementing nutrition and promoting appetite. Chives are rich in vitamins such as vitamin C, riboflavin, thiamine, carotenoids, as well as certain mineral elements such as phosphorus, zinc, iron, copper, and rich dietary fiber. Eating them appropriately can supplement these nutrients and have various physiological functions such as moistening the intestines and promoting bowel movements

"Lingshan leek" has a plant height of 45cm~55cm, with emerald green leaves, medium leaf width, and a leaf length of about 35cm. The leaf sheath is cylindrical, light purple, about 20cm long, and has a diameter of about 0.5cm. It has a strong leek flavor

Awards and honors for Lingshan chives

In 2021, Lingshan chives were designated as geographical indication products for agricultural products