On July 18, the “Amazing Agricultural Products 2024: Nongda Humic Acid Quality Tour of China” will take you to Wuyishan, where you can discover how, with the support of Nongda humic acid, ancient‑tree Shuixian tea has been revitalized.
In 2024, influenced by below‑average temperatures and above‑normal precipitation nationwide, some tea gardens experienced frost damage. At the Wuyishan stop of the “Quality China” campaign, we’ll explore the remarkable benefits of agricultural humic acid in tea cultivation and witness how old‑tree Shuixian tea manages to thrive against adverse climatic conditions.
Tea is a temperature‑sensitive crop; under extreme weather conditions, tea gardens often suffer widespread frost damage, with some plants turning yellow and withering. In the high‑altitude tea gardens of the Wuyi Mountains, the impact of frost can be even more severe. Yet at such times, tea trees treated with Nongda humic acid stand out, delivering an unexpected “surprise” to the garden’s owner.
Wu Mingxing, the secretary-general of the Yangzhuang Township Chamber of Commerce in Wuyishan City, led us to this tea garden nestled deep in the mountains. From the hillside, the emerald tea leaves, arranged in terraced fields, gleam with a shimmering golden edge under the sun, stretching endlessly upward toward the lofty peaks—this is the Ecological Shui Xian Tea Garden.
Secretary-General Wu explained that on such a tea tree, the amount of tea leaves harvested in a year bears no proportion to the quality of the final product, and premium-grade tea is exceedingly rare. Wuyishan boasts a long history of tea cultivation, and its total planted area has now reached saturation. In recent years, tea farmers have been diligently exploring fertilizer regimes better suited to tea trees, making adjustments each year based on the trees’ growth conditions, with the hope of elevating Wuyishan tea to even greater heights.
It wasn’t until the tea garden encountered “Nongda Fertilizer” that tea farmers were truly impressed. Chen Xin, Northern Fujian Business Manager at Nongda Fertilizer’s Fujian branch, explained that the company has been continuously exploring fertilizer strategies to enhance both the quality and yield of tea plants, refining and innovating through years of practical application. In this particular tea garden in Wuyishan, the “Nongda Humic Acid + Bio-Organic Fertilizer Package” supplied by Nongda Fertilizer was employed—a customized fertilization plan meticulously tailored by the research team to address the growth conditions of old‑tree Shuixian tea, soil characteristics, and a range of environmental and climatic factors.
With a tailor-made management plan, the improved quality and increased yield of Old‑Tree Shuixian tea were almost to be expected. Yet during the new‑tea season, both output and quality delivered a pleasant surprise to tea farmers.
In addition, the livestream took us behind the scenes to the production site of Laocong Shuixian tea, where every step—from “shaking the leaves” to “rolling and twisting,” and finally to “tea‑tasting competitions”—was steeped in artisanal dedication and cultural heritage. The “tea‑tasting competition” segment, in particular, showcased the charm of tea culture in all its splendor. This was not merely a contest of tea quality; it was also an occasion for exchanging and passing down tea‑related traditions. So how, then, do we distinguish between different teas and discern their relative merits?
Senior Engineer Huo Lilong of the Key Laboratory for Humic Acid Fertilizers at the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs explains that the secret lies in the flavor of tea. According to Teacher Huo, different types of tea each boast their own unique character, and these lingering, mouth‑watering flavors ultimately stem from the nutritional status of the tea plants. Tea trees treated with humic acid fertilizers benefit from richer soil nutrients and more robust nutrition, resulting in teas that are naturally full of complex, distinctive flavors.
The exciting livestream drew enthusiastic comments from a wide audience, with many openly saying they had learned something new!
Chairman Xu noted that the membership of the Yangzhuang Township Chamber of Commerce continues to grow, and this robust development bodes well for the future of the Wuyishan tea industry. Having witnessed the tangible results of the tailor-made fertilization packages provided by Nongda Fertilizer, more local tea farmers are expected to choose “Nongda Fertilizer” in the years ahead.
He Minfei, manager of the Fujian branch of Nongda Fertilizer Industry, said that the elegant charm and distinctive flavor of Old‑Tree Shuixian tea are deeply cherished by tea enthusiasts. This favorable market reputation is the result of joint efforts between Nongda Fertilizer Industry and Wuyishan tea farmers. He expressed hope that the “Quality China” initiative will share cultivation expertise and techniques with a broad base of growers, helping to enhance crop quality and boost both yield and efficiency. Looking ahead, Nongda Fertilizer Industry will continue to develop a series of tailored management and fertilization strategies for tea plants.
This stop of the “Amazing Agricultural Products 2024: Nongda Humic Acid Quality Tour Across China” in Wuyishan not only allowed countless online viewers to witness the revitalized vitality of ancient‑tree Shuixian tea, thanks to humic acid’s support, but also highlighted the immense potential of agricultural science and technology in enhancing product quality and boosting farmers’ incomes. Moving forward, Nongda Fertilizer will continue to deepen its commitment to the agricultural sector, tailoring management and fertilization strategies for an even wider range of crops, thereby contributing to the sustainable development of agriculture.
