When did peanuts enter China? The latest answer is here

The peanut is a nut with abundant yield and widespread consumption in China, also known as groundnut, longevity fruit, earth bean, etc. It is an annual herbaceous plant of the order Rosales, family Fabaceae, and is best planted in sandy soil areas with a warm climate and moderate rainfall. It is mainly distributed in Brazil, China, Egypt and other places. Let us take a look below at when peanuts entered China!

When did peanuts enter China?

Peanuts may have been introduced into our country during the Ming Dynasty (1530 AD). In 1492, Columbus discovered the Americas, which drew Europeans' attention to this so-called “New World”. After successful colonization in the Americas, the Spanish went on in the late 16th century to establish colonies in the Philippines in South Asia. Some American crops began to be introduced into the Philippines, then spread from the Philippines to various parts of the South Seas, and further spread to China.

Where are China's peanut producing areas?

The peanut is one of China's three major oil crops, and its planting area is very broad. It is grown throughout the country except in the three provinces of Tibet, Qinghai and Ningxia. The peanut producing areas for domestic consumption and export are mainly concentrated in the North China Plain and the coastal areas of the Bohai Sea. Among these, exports to Europe are mainly from Shandong, Liaoning, Hebei and other provinces. Because the climate and soil conditions in these provinces are suitable, the peanuts produced are of high quality and good taste, and enjoy a relatively good reputation internationally. Their total peanut exports account for more than 85% of the national total.

What are the variety types of peanuts?

1. Common type: The common type peanut has a thick pod shell, smooth veins, and a pod resembling a cocoon, without a keel. The seeds are mostly oval, and it is the main variety cultivated in China.

2. Wasp-waist type: The wasp-waist type peanut has a thin pod shell, prominent veins, a keel, and more than three seeds, occasionally two seeds. The seed coat is dull in color and lacks luster.

3. Multi-seeded type: The multi-seeded type peanut has more seeds in the pod, appearing bead-like. The pod shell is thick, the veins are smooth, and the seed coat is mostly red, occasionally white.

4. Pearl type: The pearl type peanut has a thin pod shell and small pods, generally with two seeds, and a high kernel yield. The seeds are plump, mostly peach-shaped, and the seed coat is mostly white.