Male crabs are bigger than female crabs, but mature later than female crabs. Therefore, it is generally emphasized that "eat female crabs in September and male crabs in October".

Affected by the weather, crabs generally mature later, 10- 15 days later than in previous years. During the National Day, crabs such as tigers also tried various specifications of Gucheng Lake hairy crabs: 101early October, three or less female crabs were full and delicious, but there were not many male crabs at this time.

When the male crab paste is fat, it is called "the shell is convex and the red fat is fragrant". The crab paste of male crab is not only more than that of female crab, but also sweeter and softer. A major feature of male crab paste is that it will not harden after cooking, and its taste is smooth and tender.

Therefore, it is suggested that 3 pairs of female crabs and 4 pairs of male crabs should be selected in the first half of June at 5438+ 10. By the end of 10- 1 10, male and female crabs of various specifications can be selected. At this time, the crab paste of the male and female crabs is full and delicious.