The Coriander Road of Yanguchui: From Beidou Farms to International Tables

大纪元 Epoch Times

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Sitting in his old house in Beidou, Changhua, Yan Guchui says, "Taiwan's soil is fertile; it supports both people and cilantro." Following his father's footsteps in the field, Yan, a former military medic, has applied the philosophy of "minimizing pesticide use and prioritizing physical fitness" to his farming: he chooses loamy soil, not sandy, and ensures good drainage. Cilantro is particularly vulnerable to waterlogging; a heavy rain that floo…