sugar sorghum

Sweet reed millet, commonly known as sweet reed, belongs to another sorghum species, and has a long history of planting in Chongming. It has been recorded in Chongming County Records compiled by Ming Zhengde, and it is one of Chongming's specialties. Sweet reed millet (4 pieces) Characteristics of Chongming sweet reed millet Chongming sweet reed millet has long stems, sweet juice, crisp meat and convenient eating. There are nearly 10 varieties of sweet reed millet in Chongming, including green shell, yellow shell, black ear, red ear, sugar and sorghum. The original "Qijia Village" in Jiangkou Town is sweet, sweet and delicious, and it is famous far and near. Sweet reed millet contains carbohydrates, fat, protein, iron, calcium, phosphorus and other nutrients; It also has the effect of clearing away heat and detoxifying. Children can avoid or have fewer "hot boils" when they eat three sweet reed millet in summer. In recent years, Chongming farmers have cultivated a new variety called "sugarcane reed". It not only has the advantages of thick branches of sugarcane, but also has the characteristics of sweet and crisp reed millet, which can be called a must on the island.
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