Lotus root in Lianshui

[Lianshui Lotus Root] is mainly distributed in towns and villages such as Liancheng, Xuji and Nanji in Lianshui County. Lianshui used to be the mouth of the ancient Huaihe River, and it was also the mouth of the Yellow River after it captured the Huaihe River. The upstream sediment was deposited here, forming a plain and water network. The proportion of river sand in the soil is high, and there are many trace elements such as calcium, iron and potassium. It is a eutrophic fine sandy soil, which is very suitable for the growth of lotus roots. Lotus root in Lianshui is mainly shallow water lotus, with thick roots, tender meat, crisp and sweet, white and flawless taste, nutrition and efficacy. Because it grows in sandy soil, it is less constrained by the soil. Lotus root grows evenly and has a moderate head size, generally 4-5 knots, 60 cm-90 cm long, and each knot is 15 cm-30 cm long. The head and tail are smaller and thinner, and the middle knot is thick and white, which is the best to eat. There are 4 ~ 5 holes in the head and tail sections, and 7 ~ 11 holes in the middle section. The joints between the sections are smooth and clean, and there is basically no black beard, which is a good product in the lotus root. The origin, variety selection, cultivation techniques and pest control of lotus roots in Lianshui adopt standardized technology, and professors from colleges and universities are hired as technical consultants, so that all lotus roots in Lianshui can meet the standards of pollution-free agricultural products. After years of pollution-free improvement, lotus root in Lianshui contains 3.2-4.3 grams of protein, 0.15-0.5 grams of fat, 20-23 grams of carbohydrates, and is also rich in calcium, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B and vitamin E. Lianshui lotus root has the effects of removing blood stasis and clearing away heat, relieving thirst, stopping bleeding, resolving phlegm, invigorating spleen and stomach, nourishing stomach and nourishing yin, nourishing blood and stopping diarrhea. Lianshui County has extended more than 9,000 hectares of contiguous shallow water lotus, with a net increase of 19,500 yuan per hectare, forming a scale advantage. Lianshui Lotus Lotus Lianshui County Agricultural and Sideline Products Marketing Association 12414727 Lotus Lotus Lotus Lotus Lotus Lotus is a geographical indication certification trademark.
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