When did peanuts enter China?

Peanut is a kind of nut which is rich in production and widely eaten in China, also known as peanut, evergreen fruit, indigo, etc., is an annual herb of Rosaceae, and should be planted in sandy soil areas with warm climate and moderate rainfall. Mainly distributed in Brazil, China, Egypt and other places, let's take a look at when peanuts entered China.

When will peanuts enter China?

Peanuts may have been introduced into China during the Ming Dynasty (1530 AD). Columbus discovered America in 1492, which drew Europeans' attention to this so-called "new continent". After the successful colonization of America, the Spaniards established colonies in the Philippines in South Asia in the late 16th century. Some American crops began to be introduced into the Philippines, then spread from the Philippines to all parts of South Asia, and further spread to China.

Where is the origin of peanuts in China?

Peanut is one of the three major oil crops in China, which is planted in a wide area, except Xizang, Qinghai and Ningxia. Domestic consumption and export peanut producing areas are mainly concentrated in the North China Plain and the coastal areas of the Bohai Sea, among which exports to Europe are mainly Shandong, Liaoning, Hebei and other provinces. Due to suitable climate and soil conditions, these provinces produce peanuts of high quality and good taste. Enjoy a good reputation in the international community, its total peanut exports account for more than 85% of the country.

What are the variety types of peanuts?

1. Common type: the common type peanut has thick pod shell, smooth vein, cocoon-like pod, no keel and oval seeds, which are the main cultivated varieties in our country.

2. Bee waist type: the pod shell of bee waist type peanut is thin, the vein is remarkable, there are keels, there are more than three seeds, sometimes there are two grains, and the seed coat is dim and dull.

3. Multi-grain type: there are many seeds in the pod of multi-grain peanut, showing a string of beads, thick shell, smooth vein, red seed coat and sometimes white seed coat.

4. Pearl type: the pod shell of pearl peanut is thin, the pod is small, there are generally two seeds, and the kernel rate is high. The seeds are full, mostly pick-shaped, and the seed coat is mostly white.