Celery, also known asCeleryIt is a nutritious vegetable rich in protein, carbohydrates, minerals and vitamins. Not only that, but it also contains celery oil, which has a variety of effects such as lowering blood pressure, sedation, stomach strengthening, and diuretic, so it is regarded as a health vegetable. In some parts of China, especially in Dingbei Village, celery has been cultivated for decades.
Celery from Dingbei VillageIt is praised for its special cultivation method and superior quality. The celery here has a wide and thick petiole and a large number of leaves per plant. Its color is yellowish-greenThe meat is tender, crispy and low in fiber。Compared with this celery (Chinese celery), Dingbei celery has the same nutritional and therapeutic value.
In terms of planting, the lateral roots of celery grow quickly and well-developed, the leaves are erect, and the petioles are long and hypertrophied. The main varieties are mostly disease-resistant, high-quality and high-yield, strong stress resistance, wide adaptability, and good commerciality, such as "tender and crispy", "French queen" and so on. Such varietal characteristics make celery more competitive in the market.
In addition to its basic nutritional value, celery has:Cancer prevention, anti-inflammatory, lipid reduction and bone healthand other effects. In particular, myricetone, an ingredient that has been shown to have chemopreventive effects on **cancer. In addition, adequate vitamin K intake can improve the body's absorption of calcium, reduce the excretion of calcium in the urine, and contribute to bone health.
Helan County, as the main production area of Dingbei celery, has a variety of soil types, including light gray lime soil, light meadow soil, and irrigated silt soil. At the same time, water resources are abundant, especially the inflow of the Yellow River, which provides a valuable source of water for local agriculture. The climate conditions of Helan County, which is located inland, are continental, but due to the influence of cold air from Siberia and the topography of Helan Mountain, its temperature varies greatly in four seasons. Despite this, abundant water resources and a suitable climate provide unique conditions for the growth of celery.
Before 1979, the main celery varieties in Dingbei Village were:The glass is brittlefor home consumption only. However, with the improvement of planting technology and the change of market demand, glass brittle was gradually replaced by celery grown in the ground. A small vendor found a variety of celery imported from the United States while transporting vegetables, which was bright in color and superior in taste. He quickly introduced the variety and planted it in Dingbei Village. Initially, due to differences with local customs, this celery was not accepted by the people. However, with the passage of time, its tender taste and rich nutrition have gradually been recognized by people, and there has been a situation where demand exceeds supply. Since then, celery has been planted in a large area in Dingbei Village, forming a pillar industry and brand industry.
In order to further promote the large-scale and industrialized operation of celery and other open-field vegetable production, in 2005, the major vegetable transportation and marketing enterprises in Dingbei Village took the lead in establishing the celery production and marketing cooperative in Changxin Township, Helan County. On the basis of first-class operation, cooperatives rely on science and technology, market-oriented, and implement".Unified seed supply, unified management, unified salesThe policy has further improved the quality and market competitiveness of Dingbei celery.
The celery industry in Dingbei Village has undergone a process from self-sufficiency to large-scale cultivation, which not only enriches the dietary life of the local people, but also drives the economic development of the entire village and the surrounding areas. The unique natural conditions and people's unremitting efforts behind it are the key to the success of this industry.
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