Introduction to the Characteristics of the Zhongnong No. 4 Garlic Variety
Zhongnong No. 4 is an early-maturing hybrid garlic that reaches market 15-20 days earlier than ordinary garlic. It generally bolts around Qingming Festival, with large volumes coming to market from April 10 to April 30. The yield of garlic scapes is 1000-1500 jin per mu. Fresh garlic comes to market around May 1, with bulbs 5-7.5 cm in diameter and a fresh garlic yield of about 5000 jin per mu. In 2006, the revenue per mu was 6000-8000 yuan.
Zhongnong No. 4 is an early-maturing hybrid garlic that reaches market 15-20 days earlier than ordinary garlic. It generally bolts around Qingming Festival, with large volumes coming to market from April 10 to April 30. The yield of garlic scapes is 1000-1500 jin per mu. Fresh garlic comes to market around May 1, with bulbs 5-7.5 cm in diameter and a fresh garlic yield of about 5000 jin per mu. In 2006, the revenue per mu was 6000-8000 yuan.