Lotus root belongs to aquatic crops. It tastes sweet and crisp. It can be eaten raw or cooked. This is a common vegetable in life. Usually careful friends will find that some lotus roots taste crisp, while others are more like powder. This is because they have different varieties, and the final taste will of course be obviously different. Do you know what kinds of lotus roots are? The following is a complete list of the best lotus root varieties. Let's see.

10.shaanxi white

Shaanxi leitian originated from Nanzheng County and Chang 'an County in Shaanxi Province. It is an early-maturing variety suitable for shallow water cultivation. This kind of lotus root has a cylinder with 4-5 knots, yellow-white skin, jade-gray leaf buds and no flowers. Lotus root is of good quality, crisp, tender and sweet, raw and cooked.

9. Jingtang silk lotus root

Jingtang lotus root originated in Guangzhou and is a late-maturing variety. It has few flowers, gray and red edges, and is suitable for deep-water planting. This variety of lotus root is relatively thin, generally with 4 nodes. There are 3~4 lotus roots, which are divided into two sides. Lotus root contains more starch and has better quality.

8. Guangzhou silk seedlings

Guangzhou silk seedling originated in the suburbs of Guangzhou and is a late-maturing variety. Lotus root body is cylindrical, the main lotus root is generally 5-6 knots, the skin is jade yellow, the flowers are small white, and the edge is reddish. Lotus root is deeply rooted, well organized and contains a lot of starch. It is suitable for cooked food and processed flour.

7. Hainan lotus root

Lotus root in Hainan Prefecture originated in the suburbs of Guangzhou and is an early-maturing variety. Lotus root is short cylindrical, the main lotus root is generally 4-5 knots, and the skin is yellow and white. Lotus root is crisp and tender in meat, sweet in taste, suitable for raw or cooked food, and of good quality.

6. Shaoxing small shoot species

Shaoxing twig variety is a farmer's variety in Shaoxing city, Zhejiang province, mainly distributed in Shaoxing city and Zhuji city. This kind of lotus root has yellow and white skin, small lotus root holes, concentrated lotus roots and easy digging. In addition, lotus root is crisp and sweet, and contains less starch. It is suitable for raw food or fried food.

5. Shaoxing big tip species

Shaoxing Dajian variety is an agricultural product in Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province. The maximum length of lotus root is 24.5 cm, and the length of its back end is 45 cm. It is a mid-early maturing variety. Fresh lotus root is crisp and sweet, and can be eaten raw or fried. Mature lotus root contains a lot of starch and is suitable for cooked food.

4. Jinhua safflower lotus root

Jinhua safflower lotus root is native to Jinhua, Zhejiang Province, and is a mid-late maturing variety. This kind of lotus root has a slender body, beige skin and yellow white meat. It contains a lot of starch and is suitable for processing and crushing.

3. Going back to Bai He late.

Zouzhou Late White River originated from Huzhou, Zhejiang Province, and is a medium-mature variety. Lotus root flowers are big and white, the main lotus root is thicker and longer, generally 4 meters, and the secondary lotus root is less. Lotus root is tender in meat and slightly sweet in taste, which is suitable for both raw and cooked.

2. Huzhou Zaobaihe

Huzhou early lily originated from Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province, and is a kind of early-maturing lotus root. The main lotus root of this variety is generally 4~5 knots, and there are many secondary lotus roots. Lotus root is thick, white, crisp and tender, suitable for raw and cooked, and suitable for shallow water culture.

1. lotus root in Hangzhou

Hangzhou white lotus root is a local early-maturing variety in Hangzhou, Zhejiang. It is suitable for shallow water planting. Lotus root is white in appearance, usually 4-5 knots. It is cylindrical, with thick and crisp meat and a lot of water. It is suitable for raw food.