Garlic moss is mainly produced in Sheyang County, Jiangsu Province, which is also the famous "hometown of young garlic shoots in China". It is the main producing area of young garlic shoots and garlic. In addition, Laiwu, Jinxiang and Pizhou in Henan, Qixian, Zhongmou and Yongnian in Hebei are the main producing areas.

The varieties of garlic moss are Cangshan Puke garlic, Cangshan coarse garlic, Cangshan tall garlic and Jiaxiang garlic.

Maturation time of garlic moss

The flowering time of garlic moss is generally after maturity. If it is not harvested in time, it will begin to blossom in June-July.

Garlic moss usually ripens in April in spring. The harvest period generally begins in April, and the normal listing time is April-May, and the supply begins to decrease in June-July.

Garlic moss price

The market price of garlic moss is about 6 yuan 4 ~ 1 kg, and it should be about 4 yuan 2 ~ 1 kg if it is wholesale in large quantities.

Efficacy and function of garlic moss

Garlic moss contains cellulose, which is beneficial to promote intestinal peristalsis and relieve constipation. The allicin and allicin contained in it have certain bactericidal effect.

Garlic moss can inhibit the synthesis of nitrosamine carcinogens and protect the liver, but eating too much may damage the liver, so it is rich in vitamin C, which can reduce blood lipids and prevent coronary heart disease and arteriosclerosis.