Zhenong 701

Zhenong 701 (Camellia sinensis). Chen Liang et al. 2024. Records of Tea Cultivars and Resources of Chinese Tea resources (Volume I)-Registered Tea Cultivars. p.66-67: [Applicant] Zhejiang University. [Breeder] Zheng Xinqiang; Liang Yuerong; Lu Jianliang; Ye Jianhui; Zhao Dong. [Variety Number] Non-major Crop Variety Registration No. GPD Tea Tree (2020) 330036, Plant Variety Right No. CNA20171603.6. [Variety Source] The Tea Research Institute of Zhejiang University selected a single plant from the hybrid progeny of 'Fuding Dabaicha' x 'Zhenong 109'. [Characteristics] Small tree type, early-blooming species, strong growth potential, half-open posture, medium leaf type, leaf blade length 9.9 cm, width 3.7 cm, leaf blade narrow oval, leaf insertion state upward. In Hangzhou area spring tea bud one leaf period in mid-March, the new buds and leaves yellowish-green, hairy, bud three leaves 13.1 centimeters long, 100 buds weighing 57.2 grams. Spring tea bud two leaves biochemical samples containing tea polyphenols 15.8%, amino acids 6.8%, caffeine 4.5%, water leachate 46.5%. Suitable for green tea. Baked green tea, the appearance of tight, curly, hair, green slightly dark, high aroma, taste fresh, sweet. The first growth cycle mu yield of one bud and two leaves 414 kg of fresh leaves, and the control 'Fuding Dabaicha' is comparable; the second growth cycle mu yield 335 kg, than the control 'Fuding Dabaicha' yield increase of 7%. It is susceptible to small green leafhopper, resistant to tea anthracnose, cold resistance and drought resistance. [Suitable for planting areas and cultivation technology] Suitable for planting in Zhejiang, Hunan, Sichuan, Chongqing, Guizhou and other areas in spring, fall and winter. Suitable for single row double or double row single planting, choose deep soil, organic matter rich soil cultivation; timely stereotypes pruning, appropriate application of organic fertilizer. Winter frost resistance is slightly weak, can be early pruning or three-dimensional cultivation; susceptible to small green leafhopper, should pay attention to prevention and control.