Right now, in Lushunkou District, Dalian City, Undaria pinnatifida ushered in the annual harvest season. After months of cultivation, the "sea garden" presents a thick green, a vibrant scene.

Lushunkou District is located at the southernmost tip of Liaodong Peninsula. With suitable climate, sufficient light and vast sea area, it is very suitable for the growth of Undaria pinnatifida. The breeding season of Undaria pinnatifida is from November of the first year to February of the following year. Picking starts in mid-February and the harvest peak is in mid-to-late April.

On April 17, the reporter saw in the waters of Guojiagou, Longtou Street, and Bailanzi, Tieshan Street, the main production area of Undaria pinnatifida. On the blue sea, the green Undaria pinnatifida stretched into pieces, reflecting the blue sky and white clouds. As the farmers spread the fishing nets, clusters of fresh and full Undaria pinnatifida were steadily collected into the cabin. At this time, the shore transport vehicle was ready. Farmers told reporters that some of these fresh Undaria pinnatifida will be transported to local vegetable markets and enter the common people's table, while the other part will be sent to local processing enterprises for further processing.

According to the relevant personnel of the agricultural department of Lushunkou District, in recent years, relying on the unique marine resources, Lushunkou District has vigorously developed the Undaria pinnatifida aquaculture industry, and continuously improved the yield and quality of Undaria pinnatifida by introducing and developing new varieties, popularizing new technologies, and expanding the scale of breeding. At present, there is one provincial original seed farm of Undaria pinnatifida, more than 10 Undaria pinnatifida breeding enterprises (households), with a breeding area of more than 6000 mu. In 2023, the total output of Undaria pinnatifida fresh vegetables in Lushunkou District will reach more than 50000 tons.

At the same time, Lushunkou District also actively cultivates Undaria pinnatifida processing enterprises, promotes the extension and improvement of Undaria pinnatifida industrial chain, and forms a whole industrial chain from breeding, processing to sales. There are more than 10 processing enterprises, including Dalian weiping food co., ltd., Dalian gaishi food co., ltd., Dalian xinlongshun food co., ltd., Dalian runteng food co., ltd., Dalian zhudao food co., ltd. and so on. Among them, the two ready-to-eat Undaria pinnatifida brands of "Gaishi" and "Haibao" continue to develop and expand the online sales market, and broaden the sales channels through the combination of online and offline. At present, the main processed products are salted Undaria pinnatifida, quick-frozen Undaria pinnatifida spore leaves, dried Undaria pinnatifida snack foods, seaweed salad, etc. The products are not only sold throughout the country, but also exported to Japan, South Korea, Europe and the United States and other countries and regions. Favored by the market.

The harvest of Undaria pinnatifida not only brings considerable benefits to farmers, but also injects vitality into the marine economic development of Lushunkou District. Lvshunkou District will continue to strengthen the protection and rational utilization of marine resources, increase scientific and technological innovation, promote the development of Undaria pinnatifida industry to a higher level and wider field, and contribute to the high-quality development of marine economy.