Liuao Peninsula, Zhangpu County, Fujian
Liuao red sweet potato, also known as honey-returning sweet potato, red sweet potato or red-heart sweet potato, returning sweet potato, sweet potato, is produced in Zhangpu County, Fujian Liu'ao Peninsula is famous for its fragrant, sweet, glutinous and delicious taste. The difference between honey-returning sweet potatoes grown on the sandy land of Liu'ao seaside and ordinary sweet potatoes is that the sweet potatoes grown on the sandy land of the seaside absorb seawater and contain natural salt, making them sweet and glutinous. It is also the sweetest variety among many sweet potato varieties, so it is the most popular sweet potato among people. For this reason, people named her Red Sweet Potato. Hence the name.
Liuao Town is located at the southeastern end of Zhangpu County, bordering Shentu Town in the northeast. Its jurisdiction includes the entire Liuao Peninsula and nearby sea areas and islands. With a land area of ??264 square kilometers and a coastline of 38 kilometers, it has been an important coastal defense location since ancient times. There are Liu'ao Mountain (formerly known as Qingshan), Laoshan Mountain (called Luoqishan in the old county records), Niaozui Mountain, and Dongben Mountain (called Jixin Mountain in the old county records). The rest are all sandy land and there are no rivers. In the past, there were often "flying sand and rolling stones", which destroyed the countryside and threatened the houses. After liberation, protective forests were built to contain wind and sand. There are 9,200 acres of cultivated land, mostly sandy dry land, which is irrigated by ponds and wells. There are few paddy fields, and the economy is mainly based on fishery.
Ao except Liu'ao Mountain, Hutou Mountain, Laoshan Mountain, and Dongben Mountain are hills. In addition, the rest is sandy soil with no rivers and few paddy fields. In the past, agriculture mainly focused on growing sweet potatoes, peanuts, onions, and garlic. After the reform and opening up, asparagus production was developed.
In April 2022, Liuao Town was selected into the list of strong agricultural industry towns in 2022.
In February 2021, the list of provincial-level civilized villages, towns and communities in Fujian Province for 2018-2020 was released, and Liuao Town was on the list.
In September 2014, the Ministry of Environmental Protection awarded Liu'ao Town the title of national ecological town for 2012-2013.
Liuao Red Sweet Potato
The reason why Liuao’s red sweet potato tastes better than those from other places is because it is grown in sandy soil and has a sweeter and softer texture. It is the sweetest among many sweet potato varieties, hence the name "red sweet potato".
On this small island surrounded by the sea on three sides, it is far away from factory pollution, has a suitable climate, long sunshine hours, unique sandy dry land, good ventilation, and no soil caking, which is most beneficial The growth and sweetness of sweet potatoes.
Unlike other agricultural products, sweet potatoes have a very simple growth process without excessive manual intervention or pesticide damage. Naturally grown sweet potatoes have an earthy aroma and a stronger sweet potato taste.
The full and even color, full moisture and soft taste are all gifts from nature.
The farmers here also cherish this land very much. The sweet potatoes in the field are not only for sale, but also a delicacy that their own children love to eat. Therefore, they have protected the natural and harmonious nature of this sweet potato field for generations. healthy.
The grown Liuao sweet potatoes have skin as thin as paper, are round and plump, and have tender meat.
In order to ensure that the sweet potatoes are not broken by the hoe, they are manually harvested and carefully selected, leaving only the best quality ones. It is for this reason that Liuao sweet potatoes have become a popular item that customers keep buying again. product.