Qian Shi Gorgon Fruit Seeds Euryale Ferox Hybrid Variety Thin Shell Large Seed High Yield
$8.63
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Description
Gorgon Fruit Seeds, known in TCM as Qian Shi (芡实) and also called Ji Tou Guo, from Euryale ferox. This listing offers hybrid planting seeds rather than ready-to-eat kernels, bred for thin shells, large seed size, and high yield. In TCM tradition, Qian Shi is valued as a mild food-grade botanical for congee and soup. Store cool and dry; not suitable for infants and not a substitute for medicine.



Key Selling Points
- Hybrid Qian Shi seed variety supplied directly from the growing region
- Botanical source Euryale ferox, the water plant behind traditional Gorgon Fruit
- Bred for thin shells and large seeds to support better harvest yield
- Sold as a bagged agricultural product for planting and cultivation
- Suited to home gardeners and small growers seeking a reliable variety



Quality & Sensory
Seeds are typically plump and uniform with a firm dark outer shell. Mature Gorgon Fruit kernels are typically ivory white with a dense starchy texture and a mild, slightly sweet taste when cooked into congee or soup.



Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Hybrid planting seeds |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 芡实 |
| Pinyin | Qian Shi |
| Botanical Name | Euryale ferox |
| Plant Part | Seed |
| Origin | Anhui, China |



Usage Scenarios
- Sowing in warm-season ponds or paddy-style water fields
- Cultivating Gorgon Fruit for home or small-farm harvest
- Growing for traditional congee and soup ingredient production
- Seasonal planting projects and educational water gardens



Traditional Uses
In TCM tradition, Qian Shi is a classic food-herb valued in gentle tonifying recipes, often simmered with lotus seed, Chinese yam, or poria in congee and sweet soups. Growers cultivate Euryale ferox in still water through the warm season, harvesting seed heads in late summer and autumn for shelling and drying.



FAQ Q&A
Q: What exactly is this product?
A: This is a bag of hybrid Gorgon Fruit (Qian Shi, Euryale ferox) planting seeds, not shelled kernels ready for cooking.
Q: Why choose this hybrid variety?
A: It is bred for thin shells, large seed size, and high yield, which growers traditionally favor for easier processing and better harvests.
Q: How is Gorgon Fruit commonly used after harvest?
A: The dried kernels are traditionally simmered in congee, sweet soups, and decoctions, often paired with lotus seed or Chinese yam.


Additional information
| Weight | 0.3 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 20 × 15 × 5 cm |
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