The 2024 scallions harvest season began in Zhangqiu district, Jinan, capital of East China's Shandong province, on Nov 9.

Miao Fayong, a farmer from Wangjin village of Zhangqiu, took his fourth crown this year with his impressive 2.68-meter-long scallion, and also broke the Guinness World Record once again.

A photo of farmer Miao Fayong holding his 2.68-meter-tall scallion. [Photo/Jinan Updates]

Zhangqiu scallions are recognized nationwide for their exceptional qualities: tall, crisp, and sweet. They stand as a proud symbol of Zhangqiu's rich agricultural heritage and cultural legacy.

This year's harvest festival, the 22nd annual celebration, focused on strengthening the seed industry while promoting production and sales partnerships. Over 40 companies participated, showcasing more than 100 local products that highlighted Zhangqiu's agricultural abundance.

In recent years, Zhangqiu scallions have earned numerous distinctions. Thanks to Zhangqiu's unique selenium-rich soil and cultivation techniques, these scallions contain at least 30 micrograms of selenium per kilogram—27.75 times more than standard ones—making them especially popular with consumers.

The Zhangqiu scallions competition is lively yet structured, presenting impressive displays of locally grown scallions. [Photo/Jinan Daily]