In the Song Dynasty poet Su Shi, in the "Dongpo Miscellanies", the old monk of the 80-year-old Qiantang Temple in Hangzhou Qiantang was described as "the self-proclaimed ginger for 40 years, so it is not old." Peach ginger, a special product in Pingdu City, Shandong Province. It is native to the area of ​​the Taotao Mountain in the town of Qitao, and is named after the place of origin. It is famous for its edible and medicinal properties. It is famous for its excellent characteristics such as thin skin, bright color, thin silk, fine meat, spicy and delicious taste, rich nutrition and storage resistance.

Located at 8 kilometers north of Pingdu City, Qitao Mountain is one of the “eight scenic spots” in the history of Pingdu. As early as the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, local farmers began to plant ginger, which has a history of more than 300 years. After being cultivated, purified and rejuvenated by local farmers, the company gradually formed a new variety suitable for local growth. The plant has a tall plant, strong growth potential and beautiful roots and stems. Pingdu City Agricultural Bureau Standard Office staff introduced that the general ginger taste is spicy, while the peach ginger is moderately spicy, the block is thin, the color is bright, the tendons are less fine, the spicy is moderate, the nutrition is rich, and the per mu yield is generally 4000 kg. about. According to Zhu Xianjiang, director of Dongge Street Agricultural Service Center, the origin of 蟠桃姜 is a warm temperate continental monsoon climate zone with four distinct seasons, mild climate, large temperature difference, sufficient sunshine and moderate rainfall, which is conducive to the growth and nutrient of 大桃大姜. The accumulation has become an important factor in the formation of good quality of the peach ginger. It is under this specific climatic and ecological condition that Pingdu farmers continue to improve and improve the agronomic traits of 大桃大姜 in the practice of long-term cultivation of 蟠桃大姜, improve the cultivation and management techniques, and cultivate a high quality 蟠桃大ginger. Rich in fertilizer and groundwater, high content of trace elements such as soluble potassium in soil and water, and soil pH value of about 6.5, which is another important factor for the formation of good quality of peach and ginger. ■The sales reputation is good. The reporters came to Wucun Village, Dongge Street, Pingdu City. Mr. Jiang Nongtao, who has more than 10 years of experience in planting ginger, is watering his own ginger. Mr. Tao told reporters that it is basically the latest. I will pour water once in half a month. "Looking at the ginger is ripe, it will be unearthed around October, and it will be better to pour a few times at this time." Mr. Tao told reporters. The reporter learned that in recent years, despite the ups and downs of ginger prices, there are still many Jiang farmers in Dongge Street, like Mr. Tao, who insist on planting ginger every year. Mr. Tao said that in 2012, the market for ginger was bleak, selling 4 cents per catty, and the price fell to the bottom. His one-and-a-half-thirty-thirty ginger was barely enough, which is equivalent to a busy year. In the autumn of 2013, the market for ginger was obviously rising. It sold for 3 to 5 yuan per catty. Because it did not give up, Mr. Tao earned about 50,000 yuan, and this year they continue to plant, looking forward to a good price. "Growing good ginger, an acre can produce tens of thousands of pounds. Now manage it, the output is higher than before, plus this year's ginger market is good, at least at the time of ginger, you have to get three or four dollars, put it 窖I have stored it for a while. When I am expensive, I estimate that I can have more than 8 yuan. I hope I can have a good harvest." Mr. Tao said with a smile. The reporter learned that in the five-acre village, basically every family grows ginger. Every year, when ginger is harvested, everyone is helping each other. If you are busy, you will hire someone. "When the ginger is over, we generally don't sell it. Especially in recent years, we have passed the protection of the national geographical indication products. One said that the peaches and gingers are known to us, and many buyers have come to buy them because of the quality. Here, the price is slightly higher than in other places." Mr. Tao told reporters. In addition, the reporter also learned that the Jiang farmers in the five-acre village have basically a ginger kiln for each household. “Everyone will leave some savings according to the market, and then sell them when the price is high.” Mr. Tao Tell the reporter. ■Links The planting history has a long history of 200 million kilograms. The peach ginger has a long history of planting and is exported to more than 40 countries and regions such as the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, France and South Korea. In 1993, he won the "Silver" award at the International Fair for Agricultural and Sideline Products held in Bangkok, Thailand. In 1996, he was named "Hometown of Chinese Peach and Ginger" by the China National Association of Distinguished Producers. In recent years, in order to excavate and cultivate this local special product, the local government has further expanded and strengthened the peach and ginger industry in line with the idea of ​​“market-oriented operation and brand cultivation”. In 2006, it was awarded the title of Qingdao Agricultural Products Famous Brand and Qingdao Consumer's Favorite Famous Agricultural Products; in 2008, it was certified by the Ministry of Agriculture for pollution-free agricultural products; in 2009, it was awarded the famous trademark of Shandong Province; in 2010, it was protected by National Geographical Indication Products. Through the brand operation, the peach and ginger industry has made great progress. In 2010, the area of ​​the peach and ginger has grown to 50,000 mu, involving 16 towns (streets) in Pingdu City, with an annual output of 200 million kilograms of high quality peach and ginger. With an annual export volume of 10,000 tons, it has become an important pillar industry for Pingdu City's rural economy.

Quality technical requirements for 蟠桃大姜 (1) Variety. Local traditional farmhouse excellent ginger varieties. (2) Site conditions. Loam or clay loam with strong water retention and fertility, organic matter content ≥1%, pH value 5 to 7, rotation for more than one year. (3) Cultivation management. 1. Selection: Choose ginger with large ginger, plump, bright skin, fresh flesh, no shrinking, no rotting, no freezing, no damage, no pests and diseases of healthy ginger. 2. Colonization: In mid-April, choose sun-dried ginger and ginger for 2 to 3 days before sowing, then place the ginger seeds at 22 °C to 25 °C to germination. When the ginger buds grow to 0.5 to 1 cm, the bud size Seeded in batches. 10cm of ground temperature can be sown above 15 °C, 75,000 to 105,000 plants per hectare. 3. Fertilization: 75000kg of high-quality organic fertilizer per hectare, 750kg of potassium sulfate compound fertilizer and 1500kg of cake fertilizer. When the ginger seedlings "three forks", combined with the soil for topdressing, 1500kg of bean cake per hectare, 450kg of potassium sulfate compound fertilizer. 4. Harvesting and storage: 2 to 3 days before the first frost, is the harvest period of fresh ginger. After fresh ginger is removed, the stems and leaves are removed and stored in a deep sputum. The temperature is maintained at 12 to 13 ° C and the relative humidity is ≥ 90%. 5. Environmental and safety requirements: The use of pesticides, fertilizers, etc. must comply with relevant national regulations and must not pollute the environment. (4) Quality characteristics. 1. Sensory features: large block skin, bright yellow color, less glutinous meat, moderate spicy, resistant to storage and transportation. 2. Physical and chemical indicators: project index crude fiber (g/100g) ≤ 1.10 water (%) ≤ 90 single weight (g) ≥ 1503. Safety requirements: product safety indicators must meet the relevant national regulations for similar products.

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Producers within the scope of protection of the geographical indication products of the Peach Blossom Ginger may submit an application for the use of the “Special Mark for Geographical Indication Products” to the Quality and Technical Supervision Bureau of Pingdu City, Shandong Province, which is reviewed by the Shandong Provincial Bureau of Quality and Technical Supervision and approved by the AQSIQ. Announcement approval. The statutory testing agency for the peach ginger is designated by the Shandong Provincial Bureau of Quality and Technical Supervision.