Lotus root is suitable for growing in hot and rainy places with deep soil. The origin of lotus root is India, and the places of origin are Jiangsu, Shandong, Henan, Hubei, Hebei and Guangdong. The planting range is relatively wide, and the main producing areas are Jiangsu, Hebei and Shandong.

Lotus root varieties origin

Common lotus root varieties are Xu Ganghu Anbari, Yingcheng Anbari, Beauty Red, Anhui Piao Hua, white bubble, big mouth red. Lotus root is divided into seven holes and nine holes. No matter what variety, nine holes are better than seven holes.

Where is the best place to get lotus root

Lotus root is widely distributed, and it is a specialty of Maguxian County in Hebei and Baoying County in Jiangsu. Usually, lotus root from Jiangsu, Shandong and Hebei are the best and most delicious.

Lotus root of different origins

Jiangsu lotus root

Jiangsu lotus root is mainly produced in Baoying County and Jinhu County, and usually matures in October. Jiangsu produced lotus root, characterized by pure, white, thin texture, high quality, the local listing price of 5.6 yuan a catty.

Hebei lotus root

Hebei lotus root mainly produced in Magixian, generally mature in September. The lotus root produced in Hebei is characterized by thin skin, tender and crisp without dregs, long and thick. The local listing price of 7 dollars a catty.

Shandong lotus root

Shandong lotus root is mainly produced in Linyi, generally mature around October. Produced in Shandong lotus root has high economic efficiency, clean color, taste slightly sweet characteristics, the local listing price of 7.2 yuan a catty.

Anhui lotus root

Anhui lotus root is mainly produced in Linyi, most of which will mature around September. Anhui lotus root has a crispy taste, good yield, long section of the characteristics of the local market price of 8.2 yuan a catty.