Where are water chestnuts produced in abundance?

Water chestnut is a plant widely distributed in warm areas of Asia. It generally prefers to be planted in wet mud in temperate climates, such as ponds, lakes and other areas. The climate for its cultivation cannot be too cold. The best ambient temperature is between 25 degrees Celsius and 36 degrees Celsius, and the water depth must be more than 60 centimeters deep, which is more in line with its growth habits.

Water chestnut origin

Water chestnut is a plant mostly cultivated in the water towns in southern my country, mainly in the Taijiang Delta, Pearl River Delta, Honghu Lake, and the lakeside areas of counties along the river in eastern Hubei. The water chestnuts in these areas are not only high in yield, but also very delicious.

It is difficult to specify where water chestnuts are native to, because they are grown in all areas of my country with developed water systems, and basically can be regarded as one of the local specialties. For example, Baiyangdian, Guangshan, Hongze and other areas are all places where water chestnuts are produced in abundance.

Where do water chestnuts grow?

The growing area of ​​water chestnut is very wide. In southern China, it is basically widely cultivated in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River and the Pearl River Delta. In the middle and upper reaches of the Yangtze River, southern Shaanxi, the plains of Anhui, Jiangsu, Guangdong, Taiwan and other provinces and cities, many water chestnuts are also artificially cultivated. In foreign countries, it is also cultivated in Japan, Vietnam, Laos and other countries.

Time to market water chestnut

Water chestnuts usually mature and are available on the market between July and September. This is because water chestnuts usually grow tender leaves around April, bloom in May, and begin to grow in June. So they are basically mature in July, while the water chestnuts in August and September are relatively old. Therefore, it is best to eat them in July when they are the most tender and delicious.