Zhongcha 127

Zhongcha 127 (Camellia sinensis). Chen Liang et al. 2024. Records of Tea Cultivars and Resources of Chinese Tea resources (Volume I)-Registered Tea Cultivars. p.122-123: [Applicant] Institute of Tea Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences. [Breeder] Ma Chunlei; Chen Liang; Yao Mingzhe; Jin Jiqiang; Ma Jianqiang; Chen Jiedan. [Variety Number] Non-major Crop Variety Registration No.: GPD Tea Tree (2022)330009, Plant Variety Right No.: CNA20130587.2. [Variety Source] Selected by single plant selection, asexual propagation, and regional trials in the 'Jiukeng' at the Tea Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences. [Characteristics and properties] Shrub type, early growing species, half-open posture, leaflet type, leaf length 6.8 cm, width 2.8 cm, narrow oval, leaf bearing posture upward. The exploitation period in Hangzhou is generally in the middle of March, and the blooming period of one bud and two leaves is generally in the second half of March, with high germination density and medium velvet. The length of one bud and three leaves is 9.6 centimeters, and the weight of one bud and three leaves is 40.3 grams. The biochemical sample of one bud and two leaves in spring contains 18.6% of tea polyphenols, 4.5% of amino acids, 3.2% of caffeine, 46.8% of water leachate. Suitable for green tea. The shape of green tea is fine and tight, tender and green, the soup color is tender and green and bright, the aroma is high and fresh, the taste is sweet and refreshing, and the bottom of the leaf is fine and tender, green and bright. In the spring of the first growth cycle, the mu yield of one bud and two leaves is 133 kg, which is 129% higher than the control 'Fuding Dabaicha'; in the spring of the second growth cycle, the mu yield of one bud and two leaves is 133 kg, which is 55% higher than the control 'Fuding Dabaicha'. It is susceptible to tea anthracnose, small green leafhopper, strong cold resistance and drought resistance. [Suitable for planting area and cultivation technology points] Suitable for planting in the Jiangnan tea area in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province in the fall or spring rainfall more abundant time. Choose deep soil, organic matter-rich soil cultivation, single row double planting, 3 times after planting stereotypes pruning, 3 years after the formal production.