Youxi county's local specialty

Phyllostachys pubescens (also called "Phyllostachys pubescens") is the dominant bamboo species in this county. Youxi county was listed as the first standardized demonstration county of bamboo high-yield forest cultivation technology by the provincial forestry department on 1998.

The existing bamboo planting area in the county is 457,000 mu, including 370,000 mu of Phyllostachys pubescens, with more than 40 plants per mu/kloc-0. Annual production of more than 2 million commercial bamboo, sold throughout the country. The county has developed a series of bamboo products 1 1.

bamboo shoots

The production period of spring bamboo shoots is before beginning of spring and Grain Rain, and the harvest period is from the period of fright to Qingming. Its appearance is brown, with mottled flowers and thick hair. Generally, excavation is carried out when 15 ~ 20cm is unearthed. Spring bamboo shoots are high in moisture, fresh and delicious, and rich in nutrition, which is helpful for digestion and is deeply loved by people. From 65438 to 0998, it was sold to more than 3000 tons in large and medium-sized cities including Shanghai. And can bamboo shoots for export. There are 7 canned bamboo shoot production enterprises in the county, processing more than 3,300 tons of canned bamboo shoots, which are sold to major and medium-sized cities in China and exported to Japan and Southeast Asian countries.

The production period of winter bamboo shoots is from the end of each year 1 1 to the next year 1 year, and the wet season is from heavy snow to slight cold. The appearance color of bamboo shoots is light yellow, which is smaller than that of spring bamboo shoots. Generally, the weight of bamboo shoots is around 1 kg, and some of them are above 2 ~ 3 kg. Some bamboo shoots are waist-drum shaped. There is also a small one with two sharp ends called "mouse shape", which is of better quality in winter bamboo shoots.

1997 ~ 1999, the annual output of winter bamboo shoots in the county is 3000 ~ 5000 tons. Sold to all parts of the province, including Shanghai and other large and medium-sized cities. Fresh winter bamboo shoots are also sold to Hong Kong and other regions, and exported to Japan and other countries.

Dried black bamboo shoots

Dried black bamboo shoots are processed from fresh bamboo shoots, which are dried and dehydrated into brown-black dried products. The product has long shelf life and is resistant to storage and transportation. The "Quejian" and "Quewei" dried bamboo shoots processed with selected materials in the county are high-quality and high-grade foods.

The main producing areas are Xicheng, Guanqian, Baziqiao, Banmian, Taixi, Xiwei, Zhongxian and Meixian in Youxi County. 1985 ~ 1999, with an annual output of 100 ~ 150 tons. They are sold to large and medium-sized cities in China and Southeast Asian countries such as Hongkong and Singapore. It is a popular and hot-selling product.

Dried white bamboo shoots

Dried white bamboo shoots are also processed products of fresh bamboo shoots. They are high dietary fiber foods rich in protein and vitamin A, which are not only nutritious, but also helpful for digestion. The delicious food called "Mulan Pian" in Shanghai is cooked with dried white bamboo shoots.

The processing technology of dried bamboo shoots in Youxi county is very demanding and the quality classification is very strict. There are six kinds: embroidered lake, embroidered tip, embroidered piece, yellow label, phoenix tail and Xialu. The origin of dried bamboo shoots in Youxi County is mainly in some villages in Xicheng, Baziqiao, Banmian, Xinyang and other townships (towns), and Li Shuang Village in Xinyang Town is a famous dried bamboo shoot processing area. Generally, the annual output reaches 50 ~ 60 tons, and the harvest year can reach about 100 tons. Products are mainly sold to large and medium-sized cities in China, such as Fuzhou, Shanghai and Hong Kong. Exports are sold to Thailand, Japan, Singapore, Cambodia and other countries. Green Bamboo The green bamboo in Youxi County is mainly horseshoe green, which is mainly planted on both sides of Youxi and Qingyin River, covering an area of more than 60,000 mu. 1997 ~ 1999, the annual output of green bamboo shoots is 6000 ~ 10000 tons, and the annual sales of green bamboo is more than 10000 tons. Youxi county is the largest green bamboo production county in northern Fujian, and it is also the county with the highest green bamboo shoot output. The planting and utilization of green bamboo is an important bamboo industry economy in Youxi County. In 2004, Youxi County won the title of the first "Hometown of Green Bamboo in China". After 1990, a large number of fresh bamboo shoots are sold to large and medium-sized cities in southeast coastal provinces every year in this county. And made into shredded bamboo shoots, canned bamboo shoots with clear water, dried bamboo shoots and other dried products. , sold inside and outside the province, and exported to Japan and other countries. Small and medium diameter Phyllostachys pubescens

Purple bamboo, also known as black bamboo, is small in size, pure purple in color and has black spots on it. Cylindrical, 3-5 meters high and 2-4 cm in diameter. Later, it gradually turned purple-black, and the bamboo was tall, straight, leafy and rich in layers. Purple bamboo can be used to make several boxes, cabinets, shelves and handicrafts. , colorful. Small poles can be used to make flutes, flutes, cigarette sticks, walking sticks, harpsichords and so on. This kind of bamboo can also be made into bonsai or planted in the yard for viewing. Bamboo can also be used as a fishing rod because it is tough. This is a rare bamboo species. Bamboo mainly grows in towns such as Lianhe and Zhongxian.

Bamboo plants

Chimonobambusa, also known as Chimonobambusa, is square and round in shape. The rod is obtuse, round, quadrilateral, smooth and jointed, with a height of 5-8m and a diameter of 1-4cm. The bamboo shoots of Phyllostachys praecox are produced at 9 ~ 10 every year, which is the off-season of all kinds of bamboo shoots. The bamboo shoots are fresh and tender, and they are good food out of season. Bamboo is mainly produced in Baziqiao, Lianhe, Meixian and Yangzhong townships. It is a rare bamboo species in China.

arrow bamboo

The bamboo pole of Fargesia Fargesia can reach 3 meters high, with a diameter of 12 mm, a diameter of 6 ~ 7 mm and a dark green color. The flowers are spikelets with 2 ~ 5 florets per spike. Light green in color and blooming in early summer. According to records, this bamboo can be used as an arrow shaft, hence the name. It can also be used as the handle of a small umbrella; Make a courtyard, garden bamboo fence, etc. , elegant and beautiful, adding ornamental interest. It is a rare bamboo species in China.

bitter bamboo

Bitter bamboo, also known as "bamboo with umbrella handle", is a dual-purpose bamboo species. The planting area of the county is about 52,000 mu. The bamboo pole is round, and its joints are straight; Leaves are slender, oval and evergreen. It blooms in April and May every year, and each spikelet contains 8 ~ 12 florets with green or lavender flowers. Bamboo heads are big and have different shapes. After cultivation, it can be used as a bonsai for viewing. The leaves of bitter bamboo shoots are bitter, crisp, tender and often not greasy, so they are deeply loved by people. Canned bitter bamboo and clear water bamboo shoots are sold both inside and outside the province, which is in short supply.

Hedgehog fern leaf

Bamboo is slender and clustered, with a height of 2-3 meters, a diameter of only 6-8 mm, and neatly arranged leaves. Every cluster of bamboo onions is elegant, and if the breeze blows gently, it is lovely, like the tail of a phoenix in myth, hence the name. Therefore, bamboos are all clustered and beautiful, so they are called "girls in bamboo". There is a folk song praising this kind of bamboo: "The phoenix bamboo is as elegant as silk, and its posture is soft in the moonlight, which makes people linger." It can be seen that this kind of bamboo is very ornamental, and it is usually planted in the yard for people to watch. This is a rare bamboo species.

Mottled/spotted bamboo

Bamboo in ChristianRandPhillips is tall and straight, with a height of 3 ~ 4m and a diameter of 2 ~ 3cm. The stems, branches and leaves have beautiful stripes and elegant colors. You can make furniture such as small tables and chairs, which naturally forms an antique charm. Therefore, this kind of bamboo can be used as raw materials for small furniture and handicrafts. This bamboo is a rare species, with few small pieces and forests.

China pink

Carnation is a medium-diameter bamboo species, with a diameter of 5-7 cm and a height of 6-8 m, which is a dual-purpose bamboo species. Because its bamboo is strong and tough, it is mainly used as wood, and bamboo shoots are protected and managed. Bamboo can be processed into various durable instruments, such as handles of farm tools, shoulder poles, tables and chairs, furniture, etc. Stalagmites are sweet, crisp and tender, and the shooting period is from May to July. Bamboo is not very dense. Since the late 1980s, after years of planting, the county has covered an area of about 65,438+0,000 mu.

Luohanzhu

Arhat bamboo, also known as face bamboo, is 3 ~ 4 cm in diameter and 4 ~ 5 meters in height. The main producing area is Shangtang Village, Yangzhong Town. The bamboo node at the base of bamboo is rosary, which is a rare and precious bamboo species. Planted into various bonsai, it has high ornamental value. Since 2 1 century, a small number of high-grade crutches have been processed and sold inside and outside the province.

mao bamboo

Bamboo with few thorns and swollen nodes is a small diameter bamboo shoot. Bamboo is generally 6 ~ 8mm in diameter and 2 ~ 3m in height. Produced in Tang Chuan, Western Wei, Taixi, Guanqian and other townships (towns). Bamboo is usually used to make paper. It can be used in greenhouse of seedling rack. Since 2 1 century, as an arched greenhouse for growing vegetables in winter, it has been sold in batches in northern China. Bamboo shoots are crisp, tender and sweet, and they are popular foods. Dried bamboo shoots are called pearl dried bamboo shoots, which are of high value. The products are sold in and out of the province, as well as Taiwan Province Province and Southeast Asian countries.

Huangzhu

Yellow sweet bamboo is a rare bamboo species, and its planting area is only about 3000 mu. Mainly for bamboo shoots. Bamboo shoots are delicious, sweet and tender. Generally, it is mainly stewed and fried, and it can also be eaten fresh. Price per kilogram of fresh bamboo shoots 12 ~ 20 yuan.

Tea-stalk bamboo (also known as bamboo pole)

Tea stalk bamboo is a widely used bamboo species in Youxi County. 2.5 ~ 5cm in diameter and 8 ~ 10m in height. Mature bamboo is tough and will not break when bent to 60 ~ 70 degrees. It can be used as handles and poles of agricultural tools, and can be used to process various durable appliances. The bamboo is mainly distributed in towns (towns) such as Chengguan, Meixian, Lianhe and Xicheng, with a planting area of 7000 ~ 8000 mu. Good quality bamboo, according to the size of the planting price 10 ~ 20 yuan. Its bamboo shoots are crisp and slightly bitter. Because of its high value, it is seldom eaten.

Black bamboo (also known as Guanyin bamboo)

Black bamboo with a diameter of 3 ~ 5 cm and a height of about 8 meters. The root thorn grows on the stomata of the lower node of the bamboo branch, hence the name "black bamboo thorn". Distributed in all parts of the county, there is no forest. Bamboo is hard, mainly used in bamboo, and can be used to make various appliances. Bamboo shoots can also be eaten, which tastes sweet. Bamboo shoots appear every year 10.

Xiao Guan yin Zhu

The small Guanyin bamboo is only 60 ~ 80 cm high, with a diameter of 1 ~ 1.2 cm, and the small one is only 5 ~ 7 mm, with dense skin. Generally used for bonsai production. Bamboo can also be used to make small crafts and cigarette sticks. Lianhe Township is the most lush place for bamboo. Russula

Russula is a precious wild edible fungus. Artificial cultivation is not yet possible. Russula has high nutritional value and medicinal value, and is rich in various trace elements and vitamins needed by human body, which can treat anemia and dredge blood vessels. And has high anticancer effect.

Youxi County is one of the main producing counties of Russula in Fujian Province. The annual output of russula is about 12 tons, which are sold all over the country. Due to good quality and low output, the demand exceeds the supply every year.

Mushroom

Lentinus edodes is a traditional product with a long history in Youxi County, which has been cultivated for more than 800 years.

From 65438 to 0999, the county planted more than 30 million bags of mushrooms, and the output of fresh products reached about 20 thousand tons, with an output value of more than 66 million yuan. Our products are not only sold inside and outside the province, but also exported to Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asian countries, Taiwan Province Province, Hongkong and other regions.

straw mushroom

Youxi County began to introduce and cultivate Volvariella volvacea in 1950s. By the 1990s, Volvariella volvacea was cultivated in every township (town). The main producing areas are Guanqian, Xicheng, Xinyang, Chengguan and other townships (towns). Formed indoor and outdoor pile planting, bed planting and factory perennial cultivation techniques. Fresh straw mushroom, dried straw mushroom, quick-frozen straw mushroom and canned straw mushroom were developed. The annual output of fresh straw mushroom exceeds 800 tons. 1999 products are sold all over the country, Hong Kong and other regions and exported to Japan and other countries.

glossy ganoderma

In the late 1980s, artificial log cultivation techniques were introduced. With the continuous improvement of cultivation techniques, the output of Ganoderma lucidum accounts for about a quarter of the province's output, and it is one of the main ganoderma lucidum producing counties in Fujian Province.

The main producing areas of Ganoderma lucidum in Youxi county are Sichuan village and surrounding villages in Banmian township, Yushi village and Jiaojiao village and surrounding villages in Meixian town. From 65438 to 0999, the annual output of Ganoderma lucidum in the county was about 25 tons, with an output value of more than 2 million yuan.

Youxi county has developed a series of deep-processed products such as refined ganoderma powder, ganoderma oral liquid, ganoderma beverage and ganoderma tablets. Products are sold inside and outside the province, and exported to Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asian countries.

On the north side of Shencheng Hotel, there are living water brand ganoderma lucidum for sale, as well as refined ganoderma lucidum powder.

Agaricus blazei murill

Youxi County was successfully introduced to Tang Chuan Township in 1994, and the planting area of the county grew to more than 2 million square feet in 1997 and 3 million square feet in 1998. Because Agaricus blazei cultivation mainly uses straw as raw material, Youxi County is one of the main rice producing areas in Fujian Province. Therefore, Agaricus blazei Murill is one of the most important edible fungi in Youxi County, and the annual output of dried products can reach more than 70 tons. Products are mainly sold to Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asian countries.

Fuling

Poria cocos in Youxi County was wild in history. Although the quality is good, the output is extremely low. From 65438 to 0964, Youxi County began artificial introduction and cultivation, which was successful and gradually developed. After 1990, the annual output of Poria cocos in the county is about 50 tons, which is one of the main producing areas of Poria cocos in Fujian Province. The main producing areas are Xinyang, Yangzhong, Western Wei and Zhongxian.

Agaricus bisporus

Youxi County began to introduce and cultivate Agaricus bisporus in 1970s. 1998 The county has a planting area of over 6 million square feet and an annual output of over 6,000 tons. Lentinus edodes was originally produced at the beginning of each year 1 1, and can be produced at the end of August and the beginning of September. Since 2 1 century, out-of-season mushroom varieties have been developed.

More than 80% of Agaricus bisporus produced in Youxi County is canned food, which is sold in and out of the province, Japan, Southeast Asian countries and Hong Kong. gingkgo

Youxi county has the largest number of ancient ginkgo trees in Fujian province, and has a long history of artificial development and planting ginkgo. According to the survey, there are 353 ancient silver trees, which are mainly distributed in good neighbors of Zhongxian Township, Ji 'an, Jianxi and Li Anyun, Xiayun, Yunshan and Dongbian Village. Ancient ginkgo trees are generally scattered. Longmenchang and Shankeng in Linshan Village, Zhongxian County have concentrated and contiguous ancient ginkgo forests with 155 plants, which is the largest ancient ginkgo group in Fujian Province. According to legend, these two ancient ginkgo trees were planted in the Southern Song Dynasty, and the longest tree age reached more than 800 years. In the highest year, the output of existing ancient silver trees in the county reached 100 ~ 200 kg.

After 1980, Youxi county vigorously developed ginkgo tree planting. By 1999, more than 3,000 mu of ginkgo trees have been newly planted in the county, with an annual output of nearly 100 tons of ginkgo. Products sell well inside and outside the province, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan and Southeast Asia.

Kumquat Youxi

Baziqiao Township and Guanqian Town in Youxi County have become the main producing areas of high-quality kumquat because of their special climate and soil conditions, while Hongtian Village, Hongpai Village, Hongcun Village and its neighboring Lvliu Village and Jiuqu Village, which are connected with Guanqian Town, produce the best quality kumquat. These villages are one of the main producing areas of kumquat in Fujian Province.

Youxi kumquat was first planted in Hongpai Village of Baziqiao. According to the Records of Youxi County in the 50th year of Kangxi (17 1 1) in Qing Dynasty, "Kumquat is really a long jujube and a round kumquat. There is also kumquat, commonly known as Jindou. " Youxi County has become one of the four major kumquat producing areas in China. 1997 Youxi kumquat won the gold medal of famous and excellent products and high-quality fruit citrus in Fujian Province. 200 1, Youxi was named "the hometown of kumquat in China" by the State Forestry Administration. In 2002, Youxi Kumquat was awarded "Fujian Famous Brand Product" and "Certificate of Pollution-free Agricultural Products" in 2005. The geographical indication of Youxi Kumquat has been approved by the State Inspection and Quarantine Bureau. 1997, Youxi registered kumquat fresh fruit "Xiufeng" brand, formulated unified sales grade standards, and started the brand. Youxi Kumquat sells well in Shanghai, Hangzhou, Guangzhou, Fuzhou, Kunming and other large and medium-sized cities. In 2004, it also went out to Southeast Asian countries through the Canton Fair. Youxi Canning Factory and Kumquat Products Factory have made it into canned food and jam for sale. For decades, the export fruit cylinder heads produced by Xiamen and Zhangzhou cylinder head factories, together with the orange perfume made by Kumquat in front of the pipe, have a long aftertaste of orange fragrance and are famous throughout the country for their unique flavor. Manufacturers in Xiamen, Fuzhou and other places use Youxi kumquat as raw material to process canned kumquat and candied fruit, which are exported to Southeast Asia, Europe and America.

Newhall navel orange

Towns (towns) in Youxi County, such as Chengguan, Meixian (Dingdi), Xibin, Lianhe, Yangzhong and Youxikou, belong to low-altitude valley basins with fertile soil and abundant heat resources. The average temperature is about 65438 09℃, which is suitable for planting Newhall navel orange with yellow navel orange resistance. 1990, Youxi county introduced Newhall navel orange from China Citrus Research Institute and planted it in townships (towns). The fruit has smooth skin, bright red juice, crisp residue, rich flavor and high edible rate, with soluble solids 13% and 50 mg of vitamins per 100 grams.

Youxi "Jiudu Pomelo"

"Jiudu Pomelo", also known as "Jiudu Throw", is a specialty of Meiying Village, Meixian Town, Youxi County. Historically, Meiying was named after the administrative division of Jiudu. Meiying Village is located in the middle reaches of Youxi River, and its geology is a small valley plain formed by ancient sediment deposition.

Youxi Citrus (Houluping Citrus)

Youxi Citrus is a specialty of Youxi County, and its main production bases are located in Pingmian Township and Taixi Township in the upper reaches of Youxi River. After 1990, the planting area expanded continuously, and the output of 1997 reached more than 7500 tons. Citrus in Houluping Village, Banmian Township is famous for its best quality, so it has a unique name "Houluping Citrus".

1 10,000 mu (5,500 mu in Houluping Village) has been put into production in the county in 1998, with an annual output of 1. 1 10,000 tons (6,000 tons in Houluping Village). Products are exported to Guangdong, Macau, Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin, Harbin and other places. In recent years, Houluping mandarin oranges have been sold to Russia and other countries in large quantities.

From 1979 to 1999, Houluping Citrus won the Fujian Famous Brand Product Award for three times. Among them, 1996 won the gold medal in the second high-quality fruit appraisal meeting in Fujian Province.

Youxi fruit cane

Youxi fruit cane was mainly planted in Meiying, Pingzhai in Meixian Town, Jiejian in Xicheng Town and Lian Jian in history. Historically, the annual output of the county was 150 ~ 200 tons. After 1958, due to over-emphasis on the planting area of grain and serious neglect of cash crops, the planting area of fruit cane decreased sharply, and the annual output of the county was less than 20 tons.

1978, re-emphasize the development of cash crops. Several major sugarcane planting villages have restored the traditional sugarcane planting situation and further developed. From 65438 to 0998, the output of this variety of sugarcane in the county reached more than 300 tons, not only in the county, but also in neighboring counties.

Youxisugan

Youxi County has been planting citrus for more than one hundred years. In the product section of Youxi County Chronicle (16 (1927) version of the Republic of China, it is recorded that "there are tangerines, snow oranges, Sugan oranges and slightly sour grapes, and Jiudu (now some villages in Meixian Town) produces the best." The main producing areas of Sugan are Wentan, Meixian, Banshan and Pingzhai in Meixian Town, Shuidong and Putou in Chengguan Town, Qingxi, Shandou and Xiangshan in Taixi Town, and some villages in Xibin Town and Banmian Township. Due to the limitation of soil conditions, the output of citrus is not very high, and the annual output of citrus in the county does not exceed 50 thousand kilograms.

According to records, some counties (cities) in western Fujian have citrus production, but it is only planted in front of the door sporadically, and only some townships (towns) in Youxi County have citrus cultivation.

Zhongxian seedless persimmon

Seedless persimmon, named after its seedless fruit; Also because of jujube shape, also known as jujube persimmon; Because of its high sugar content, it is also called sugar persimmon. Seedless persimmons are mainly produced in Hua Xian and Shangxian Village of Zhongxian Township, and some villages are planted sporadically. According to the records of Zhongxian Township, this persimmon has been cultivated in Huaxian Village for more than 250 years.

Because seedless persimmon has the excellent characteristics of seedless, high sugar content, good natural growth performance and high yield. Therefore, it has high economic value. Generally, grafted persimmons can bear fruit in three years. The average yield per plant of 10 was 49 kg, and the highest yield per plant was 125 kg. There are only more than 60 mother trees in Huaxian Village for more than a hundred years, and the highest yield per tree is more than 200 kilograms a year. After 1990, its economic value was valued and popularized. In the mid-1990s, Zhongxian Township developed nearly 50 mu of seedless persimmons, with a harvestable area of about 20 mu and an annual output of more than 20,000 kilograms. Tang Chuan Puji tea

Tang Chuan Puji Tea is produced in Pujiyan, Chimu Village, Tang Chuan Township, Youxi County, also known as Pujiyan Tea and Kuzhu Tea. The area is more than 800 meters above sea level, and the clear spring is inexhaustible all year round. The soil is yellow-red soil, which is suitable for the growth of this tea. The annual tea season is foggy and humid, and bitter bamboos are all over this area.

These special natural ecological environments have bred pure, sweet and slightly bitter tea. The tea has the effects of clearing away heat and toxic materials, promoting fluid production to quench thirst, eliminating phlegm and relieving asthma, astringing and relieving diarrhea, diminishing inflammation, treating abdominal distension and helping digestion, and also has the effect of treating edema. This kind of tea is brewed for 3 ~ 4 times, and it is still thick. Therefore, tea is a cool and healthy tea with high taste, and it is a famous tea in Youxi County.

Due to the limitation of regional environment, the output of Puji tea is not high. In the 1990s, the annual output was only about 1.5 tons, so it is more valuable.

Taixi Dongyan Organic Tea

Located in the high altitude area of Taixi Town, it is the first organic tea enterprise in the city and the largest organic tea producing area in China.