Zhongcha 312

Zhongcha 312 (Camellia sinensis). Chen Liang et al. 2024. Records of Tea Cultivars and Resources of Chinese Tea resources (Volume I)-Registered Tea Cultivars. p.176-177: [Applicant] Institute of Tea Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences. [Breeder] Nana Li; Xinchao Wang; Lu Wang; Xinwang Hao; Yajun Yang; Zhifang Zhang; Jianming Zeng; Mengxia Zheng. [Variety number] Non-major crop variety registration number: GPD Tea Tree (2023)330022. [Variety origin] Selected by the Tea Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences from the progeny of the seeds of the local group of species in Zhenghe, Fujian Province, as a monoculture. [Characteristics] Shrub type, especially early-born species, half-open posture, medium leaf type, leaf blade length 7.2 cm, width 3.4 cm, leaf blade narrow nanoround, leaf blade bearing state upward. In Hangzhou area spring tea bud one leaf period in mid-March, the new buds and leaves light green, velvet density medium, a bud of three leaves 8.5 centimeters long, one hundred bud weight 55.7 grams. The biochemical sample of spring bud and two leaves contains 17.7% tea polyphenols, 4.5% amino acids, 2.9% caffeine, 12.1% catechins, 52.2% water leachate. Suitable for green tea and black tea. The system of baking green tea, the appearance of tight, show milli, more green, soup color tender green, bright, high fresh aroma, chestnut flavor, taste sweet, fresh and crisp; the system of work of black tea, the appearance of tight, show milli, more black, soup color red, bright, fresh and sweet aroma, taste more sweet. The first growth cycle of the annual mu yield of one bud and two leaves 1030 kg of fresh leaves, an increase of 30% over the control 'Fuding Dabaicha'; the second growth cycle of the annual mu yield of 1138 kg, an increase of 27% over the control 'Fuding Dabaicha'. It is susceptible to tea leafhopper, moderately resistant to tea anthracnose, strong cold resistance, and more resistant to drought.  [Suitable for planting areas and cultivation technology points] Suitable for planting in Zhejiang Shengzhou, Jiangnan Tea District in spring and fall. It is suitable to adopt the planting specification of single row and double plants or double row and double plants; the supply of fertilizer and water in the early stage should be sufficient, and attention should be paid to the timely tender picking; and the prevention and control of tea leafhopper should be timely.