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Taiwan's Chive King: Changhua County Leads Nation in Production

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Changhua County leads Taiwan in chives cultivation, accounting for 66%-70% of the island's planting area.
  • The county also produces over 73% of Taiwan's total chive yield, solidifying its position as the top producer.
  • Chives are a key ingredient in various dishes, including pork blood soup and dumplings, and require intensive harvesting and processing.

Changhua County has firmly established itself as Taiwan's leading chive producer, dominating both cultivation area and yield. In 2025, the county accounted for a significant 66% to 70% of Taiwan's total chive planting area, estimated at 702 hectares. This cultivation is concentrated in areas like Erlin, Puyan, Xihu, Pitou, and Tianwei townships.

every harvest leads to another growth

— Lin Ming-hsinDescribing the continuous harvesting cycle of chives.

The county's dominance extends to production, with Changhua responsible for over 73% of Taiwan's total chive output. Farmer Lin Ming-hsin, who cultivates over one hectare of chives, harvests his crop more than five times annually, noting that "every harvest leads to another growth." He jokingly refers to himself and his wife as "daily chive cutters" and has earned the nickname "Chive Prince."

daily chive cutters

— Lin Ming-hsinA nickname given to him and his wife due to their intensive work.

Despite the seemingly simple name "cutting chives," the work is labor-intensive. It involves harvesting from the fields, trimming, and cleaning the chives before packaging. The produce is then sent to auction markets or supplied to dumpling factories. Wu Cheng-hsien, the general manager of the Tianwei Farmers' Association, highlighted the chive's unique aroma, essential for dishes like pork blood soup and chive pancakes.

Chive Prince

— Lin Ming-hsinAnother nickname earned by the farmer.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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