In the heart of southwest China’s Guizhou Province, Dafang County is bustling with activity as the chili pepper harvest season reaches its peak. Locals are seizing the sunny days to pick, transport, weave, and dry the vibrant peppers, painting a picturesque scene of autumn abundance across the fields and villages.
Dafang boasts a rich history of chili pepper cultivation, with climate and soil conditions that are ideal for producing high-quality peppers. The region’s specialty, the “wrinkled pepper,” is celebrated for its thick flesh, bright red hue, moderate spiciness, and rich aroma. In 2008, the China National Food Industry Association designated Dafang as the “Hometown of Wrinkled Peppers.”
For decades, Dafang’s wrinkled pepper products have been cherished in the Chinese mainland’s domestic market and have gained international acclaim. Since the 1950s, these peppers have been exported to countries and regions such as Japan, the Republic of Korea, and other parts of Asia, earning a stellar reputation for their quality and flavor.
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