Zhongcha 158

Zhongcha 158 (Camellia sinensis). Chen Liang et al. 2024. Records of Tea Cultivars and Resources of Chinese Tea resources (Volume I)-Registered Tea Cultivars. p.118-119: [Applicant] Institute of Tea Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences. [Breeder] Ma Jianqiang; Chen Liang; Yao Mingzhe; Ma Chunlei; Jin Jiqiang; Chen Jiedan. [Variety Number] Non-major Crop Variety Registration No.: GPD Tea Tree (2022)330005, Plant Variety Right No.: CNA20201005148. [Variety Source] Selected by Tea Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences from the progeny of 'Jiukeng' by single plant selection - asexual propagation - regional trials, etc. [Characteristics] Shrub type, early growing species, half-open posture, medium leaf type, leaf length 8.4 cm, width 3.6 cm, narrow elliptic, leaf bearing posture upward. The exploitation period in Hangzhou is generally in early March, and the bud and two leaves bloom period is generally in the middle of March, with high germination density and less velvet. The length of one bud and three leaves is 5.2 centimeters, and the weight of one bud and three leaves is 40.6 grams. The biochemical sample of spring bud two leaves contains 20.8% tea polyphenols, 3.7% amino acids, 3.1% caffeine, 48.8% water leachate. Suitable for green tea. The shape of green tea is strong and strong, green and yellow, the soup color is green and bright, the aroma is high and floral, the taste is sweet and fresh, and the leaf bottom is green and bright. In the spring of the first growth cycle, the mu yield of one bud and two leaves is 109 kg, which is 88% higher than the control 'Fuding Dabaicha'; in the spring of the second growth cycle, the mu yield of one bud and two leaves is 109 kg, which is 27% higher than the control 'Fuding Dabaicha'. Resistant to tea anthracnose, susceptible to tea leafhopper, moderate cold resistance, strong 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. It is appropriate to use a single row of single or double planting, 3 times after planting stereotypes pruning, 3 years later can be officially put into production. Because the spring germination period is particularly early, it is recommended to plant with medium-late varieties.