The top ten characteristic agricultural products in Gansu Province are:

1. Guazhou honeydew melon

Guazhou County in Gansu Province is famous for its rich melons and fruits. As early as the Tang Dynasty, the name "Guazhou" was used. In recent years, the local area has vigorously developed honeydew melon cultivation, with an area of more than 81,111 mu. The products are exported to many provinces and cities in China and some countries in Southeast Asia. Anxi, called "Guazhou" in ancient times, has been famous at home and abroad for its rich "Melon" since ancient times. The produced "Guazhou Melon" has 4 series and more than 31 varieties, which are crisp and juicy, sweet and delicious, refreshing and pleasant, with a sugar content of 1.4%-1.9%. It is a good product to relieve summer heat and quench thirst. There is a poem praising: the ice spring is soaked in green jade, and the sword breaks gold; Cool and cool, eliminate late summer heat, and clear your heart and thirst. The producing areas of Guazhou honeydew melon are Guazhou Township, Xihu Township, Nancha Town, Suoyang Town, Hedong Township, Shuangta Township, Bulongji Township, Sandaogou Town, Qidun Township, Yaozhanzi Township, Shahe Township, Lianghu Township, Guangzhi Township, Yuanquan Town, Liuyuan Town and State-owned Xiaowan Farm in Gansu Province, and the farms are now under their jurisdiction. [Details ]

2. Qingyang Apple

Qingyang is an apple dominant area in the northwest loess plateau, which has all seven main ecological indicators and six auxiliary indicators of high-quality apple production, and is the best suitable area for high-quality red Fuji apples in China. Xifeng, Qingcheng, Ningxian, Heshui, Zhengning and Zhenyuan are included in the national key apple production counties. Qingyang has a long history of cultivating apples, and there was a record of cultivating cotton apples as early as Qin and Han Dynasties.

3. Zanthoxylum bungeanum in Wudu

Wudu is located in the south of Gansu, at the southern foot of Rongnan Mountain in the West Qin Dynasty, at the junction of Gansu, Shaanxi and Sichuan provinces. It has abundant rainfall, mild climate, lush forests and grass and abundant resources, and is known as the "Small Jiangnan" in Gansu. Wudu District, which lives in the middle reaches of Bailong River in the Yangtze River system, has been the hometown of high-quality pepper since ancient times and is known as the "Millennium Pepper Town". Zanthoxylum bungeanum is also known as "Dahongpao" for its excellent quality. Wudu-the hometown of Zanthoxylum bungeanum in China. Wudu is one of the origins of Zanthoxylum bungeanum in China, and it has been cultivated for more than 2111 years. At present, the planting area of Zanthoxylum bungeanum in this area is 914,111 mu, and the annual output of Zanthoxylum bungeanum is 11.2 million kg, which is called "the first county of Zanthoxylum bungeanum in China". Wudu Zanthoxylum bungeanum is well-known and sells well all over the country. All the Zanthoxylum bungeanum from Little Sheep Hotpot Restaurant, a famous catering chain, comes from Wudu, Gansu Province, which shows the influence of its abundant Zanthoxylum bungeanum. Among them, the color and hemp taste of pepper in Wudu are even better, so Wudu is also called the capital of pepper. China's first Zanthoxylum bungeanum museum opened in Wudu, the famous hometown of Zanthoxylum bungeanum. China's first Zanthoxylum Museum opened in Wudu. The quality of Zanthoxylum bungeanum in Wudu is excellent, and the people call it "Dahongpao".

4. Astragalus membranaceus in Longxi

Longxi is rich in more than 111 kinds of Chinese herbal medicines, and is known as the "Millennium Medicine Town". The quality and quantity of Dangshen, Astragalus membranaceus, Bupleurum chinense, Radix Isatidis and other medicinal materials produced are large, and they are favored by domestic and foreign merchants, enjoying the reputation of "Northwest Medicine Capital" and "China Astragalus Hometown", and have become the production, sales, seedling breeding and information service center of Chinese herbal medicines in Northwest China. Abundant resources of Chinese herbal medicines have attracted Sanjiu Group, Qianjin Pharmaceutical Company, Hengli Pharmaceutical Company and other enterprises to build bases, run enterprises and engage in cooperation in our county, and the drug town is thriving. Astragalus membranaceus is one of the famous specialties in Longxi County, Gansu Province. Its growth climate is cold and humid, and the land is fertile and loose, which has unique and superior geographical conditions for the growth of Astragalus membranaceus. Astragalus membranaceus cultivated in Longxi has a long history and enjoys its unique name. It is mild in nature and sweet in taste. It is a pollution-free product and a treasure for friends and relatives.

5. The good planting conditions of Codonopsis pilosula in Longxi

The excellent quality of Codonopsis pilosula in Longxi is as follows: its shape is cylindrical, the thickest part is 3 cm ~5 cm below the reed, the length is 1.5 cm ~45 cm, the diameter is 1.4 cm ~1.8 cm, and it has a snake-shaped root head with many warty stems and buds; Soft with toughness, tight skin, thick meat, sweet taste, no residue when chewed, straight and thick strips, heavy white color, and the quality is far better than that of Codonopsis pilosula in other producing areas in China, thus becoming a product of its own, which is praised by users at home and abroad. Codonopsis pilosula is rich in alkaloids, volatile oil, resin, mucilage, vitamins, protein, starch, sugar, minerals and other beneficial components. It has the effects of nourishing blood, invigorating spleen, invigorating middle warmer, invigorating qi, lowering blood pressure, promoting fluid production and resisting cancer. It is often used as a substitute for ginseng, commonly known as small ginseng. Cultural allusion: Codonopsis pilosula is the dry root of Codonopsis pilosula, a plant of Compositae. Because it is mainly produced in Longxi, Gansu, with straight white stripes and rich in various medicinal components and health-care elements, it is known as Codonopsis pilosula

6 in Longxi and Angelica sinensis < P > in Minxian County, which is located in the southeastern mountainous area of Gansu Province and silted in Taohe River. It is cold and humid here, with abundant rainfall, which is most suitable for the growth of Angelica sinensis and other Chinese herbal medicines. According to historical records, Angelica sinensis in Min County has a history of more than 1,411 years. Angelica sinensis is a perennial herb of Umbelliferae. The root is fat, the leaves are pinnately compound, white flowers bloom in summer, compound umbels, the fruit is oval, and the side edges have wide wings. In traditional Chinese medicine, roots are used as medicine. Its main root is cylindrical or conical, and its tail end is tapered; The epidermis is brown or yellow-brown, and there are not obvious annular wrinkles at the upper end of the main root; The cross section is white or yellowish brown with linear texture, which is commonly called "chrysanthemum heart", and some of them have white pith heart in the center; Hard constitution, soft and tough after absorbing moisture. There are more than 311 kinds of medicinal materials produced in Minxian county, especially "Mindang", which is well-known at home and abroad and is known as the "Millennium Medicine Town". Minxian County is suitable for the growth of Angelica sinensis and other Chinese herbal medicines, and has the reputation of "Millennium Medicine Town". The local area is humid, rainy and cold. As early as 1,511 years ago, Angelica sinensis was a tribute and an extremely precious Chinese herbal medicine, accounting for 71% of the total national output and 54% of the total global demand.

7. Bitter water rose?

bitter water town in Yongdeng county, Lanzhou city is a famous "hometown of roses" in China, and bitter water roses are famous at home and abroad for their charming fragrance. Every spring and summer, the flowers here are in full bloom and colorful, and the fragrance of roses is everywhere, attracting tourists who come here. Roses have a wide range of uses and high economic value. Roses are essential spices for making cakes and making wine, and rose oil is the main raw material for cigarettes, soaps, perfumes and high-grade cosmetics. Bitter rose is of good quality. When it is used to extract rose oil, the rate of essential oil can be comparable to that of Bulgaria, a world-famous rose producing area. The flowers and roots of roses can be used as medicine, which has the effects of smoothing qi and blood, soothing the liver and relieving depression. Geographical Scope Yongdeng County is located in the central part of Gansu and the northwest suburb of Lanzhou City. The registered production areas of geographical indications of "Bitter Water Rose" are 96 administrative villages in 12 townships such as Bitter Water Town, Hongcheng Town, Longquansi Town, Datong Town, Liushu Township, Zhongbao Town, Shangchuan Town, Chengguan Town, Shuping Town, heqiao town, Liancheng Town and Vu Thang Yi Town.

8. Dingxi potato?

the potato production in Gansu province ranks among the whole country, and the potato production in Dingxi county ranks first in Gansu province. Gansu is one of the main potato producing areas in China, and Dingxi is the largest potato producing area in Gansu. After years of development, Dingxi has made outstanding achievements in potato planting base construction, improved seed project, application and test of high-quality new varieties, storage system, cooperative economic organization, export processing and market support. Fresh potatoes and potato products are popular in more than 21 provinces and cities across the country and exported to Southeast Asia, Russia and other countries and regions.

9. Maquoula sheep

Maquoula sheep is a special product of Maqu grassland in Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Gansu Province. Euler sheep is a Tibetan sheep breed. Tall and rugged, with a long and narrow head and a fleshy beard. Limbs, neck and chest are mostly yellowish brown, and pure white individuals are rare. The outstanding feature of Euler sheep is that it is big and fat. The live weight of adult ram is about 75 kg, and that of ewe is about 58 kg. Cold tolerance, fast growth, delicate meat and delicious meat. Oula sheep is a Tibetan sheep breed, which is produced in Maqu grassland in Gannan Prefecture. Tall, the adult ram weighs 75 kilograms, and the ewe weighs 61 kilograms, which is much larger than the average sheep breed. Cold tolerance, fast growth, delicate meat and delicious meat. First, the characteristics of the breed Euler sheep have high physique, heavy weight and good meat fat performance, and have strong adaptability to natural conditions such as low air pressure, cold and humidity in alpine grassland and grazing management methods in four seasons and camping all year round. Euler sheep's head is slightly longer, with a sharp triangle and a raised nose. Most male and female sheep have horns, which extend horizontally or slightly forward in a micro-spiral shape, with their tips outward. The limbs are tall and straight, the back is straight, and the chest and buttocks are well developed. The tail is flat and conical, with a length of 1.3 ~ 21 cm.

11. Lycium barbarum L. in Guazhou

Lycium barbarum L. has been known as the tree of life since ancient times. It came from the Shang culture more than 4,111 years ago with the Chinese civilization. From ancient times to the present, in people's minds, Lycium barbarum L. is a perfect best product in keeping fit and prolonging life. It has a long history, confusing legends, magical pharmacology, healthy diet, prosperous auspiciousness, special geographical environment, healthy fruit wine for longevity and beauty, and western "super fruit". The history and culture of Lycium barbarum have a long history, and the legendary culture of Lycium barbarum is a deified culture, which shows the position of Lycium barbarum in the eyes of the people. In every period of China's history, there is the legendary culture of Lycium barbarum. The ancients thought that eating Lycium barbarum regularly could "keep the beauty of youth" and "live with the world", so the flowers of Lycium barbarum were called "longevity flowers" and the branches were called "fairy sticks" and "queen sticks".