In the records of "Shen Nong Zhi Zhi", the potato (potato) has its own local language as artichoke. Because of its long history in planting Shennongjia, it is commonly known as Shennongjia artichoke. The forest coverage rate of Shennongjia is 89%, and the core area is 96%. There is no environmental pollution in the territory, the climate is cool, the rainfall is abundant, the sunshine is sufficient, the temperature difference between day and night is large, the soil is loose, and it is rich in organic matter. It is a natural ecological plantation of high quality organic food. Shennongjia artichokes have a long growing cycle, slower variety, strong resistance, less pests and diseases, and are conducive to the accumulation of nutrients. Therefore, although the appearance of Shennongjia artichoke is not good, the skin is slightly rough, the buds are deep, and the head is small, but its starch and dried High content of substances and trace elements (dry matter ≥ 20%, starch content ≥ 13%), resistant to storage. After being matured, it has a good taste, and has a special geographical indication such as fine texture, powdery and sweet, and unique flavor. Therefore, it is also known as the "Shen Nongjia Alpine Artichoke" by the majority of "food."

Shennongjia Forest Area is located in the northwestern part of Hubei Province. It is bordered by Jingjing in the east, the Three Gorges in the south, the Bayu in the west, and Wudang in the north. The main peak of Shennongding and the Three Gorges Project dam site is only one hundred kilometers away. The highest peak Shennongding is 3105.4 meters above sea level, the lowest point is 398 meters above sea level, and the square is 1700 meters above sea level. It is known as u0026quot;Huazhong Roof Ridgeu0026quot;. The ground crosses the east longitude 109°56′--110°58′, and the north latitude 31°15′-31°57′, which is named after the Chinese ancestor Yandi Shennong’s collecting and collecting medicine here. It is the only administrative district named after the “forest area”. It is a member of the United Nations Human and Biosphere Reserve Network, the World Geopark, the National Wetland Park, the National Forest Park and the National 5A Level Scenic Spot. Shennongjia is a very old and mysterious place. It is a water and soil conservation area, an air purification source, and a biological gene pool in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River. Here, not only the air is fresh, the climate is suitable, there are countless strange caves, cultural relics, precious flowers, rare animals, virgin forests, and the mystery of the famous Shennongjia savage is a mysterious veil for Shennongjia. It is a shining pearl on the Yangtze River tourist line. The potato has the nutrition of food, vegetables and fruits, and is more resistant to storage, adaptable, distributed throughout the world, with a long industrial chain and a wide range of processed products. Because the potato is rich in dietary fiber and has low fat content, it is good for controlling weight gain, preventing high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes. It is called “the perfect” nutrition product, so the potato planting processing is regarded by the United Nations as having economic benefits. Social benefits, ecological benefits and sustainable development of the green gold industry.

Shennongjia artichoke quality technical requirements 1, varieties "Mila", "Maihongbai", Zhongshu No. 5 and other varieties. 2. Site conditions: The altitude is ≥500m, the soil type is brown soil, the texture is loam, the pH value is 5 to 7.5, the thickness of cultivated layer is ≥35cm, the soil organic matter content is ≥1.5%, and the cultivated land is not heavy for more than 3 years. Third, cultivation management Seed potato selection: virus-free seed potato, potato tubing size 20g to 30g. 2. The density is ≤60000 per 667m2 (mu), and the seeding depth is 6cm to 10cm. 3. Fertilization: Apply 190,000 kg of decomposed organic fertilizer per hectare. 4. Soil: In the flowering stage and tuber expansion period, the soil is divided into ≥15cm. 5. Harvest: Spring is broadcast from September to October, winter is broadcast from June to July, when the stems and leaves are yellow. 6. Environmental and safety requirements: The use of pesticides, fertilizers, etc. must comply with relevant national regulations and must not pollute the environment. Fourth, the quality characteristics 1. Sensory characteristics: the skin is slightly rough, the buds are deep, the tubers are round or oval; the delicate texture is delicate when cooked, sweet and fragrant. 2. 3. Safety and other quality technical requirements: Product safety and other quality technical requirements must comply with relevant national regulations.

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Producers within the scope of the Shennongjia artichoke production area may apply to the Quality and Technical Supervision Bureau of Shennongjia Forest Region of Hubei Province for the use of the “Special Mark for Geographical Indication Products”, which shall be reviewed by the Hubei Provincial Bureau of Quality and Technical Supervision and reported to the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine for approval. The testing organization of Shennongjia Artichoke is selected by the Hubei Provincial Bureau of Quality and Technical Supervision in the testing institutions that meet the qualification requirements.