Zhongcha 602

Zhongcha 602 (Camellia sinensis). Chen Liang et al. 2024. Records of Tea Cultivars and Resources of Chinese Tea resources (Volume I)-Registered Tea Cultivars. P.44-45. [Applicant] Institute of Tea Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences. [Breeder] Wang Xinchao; Wang Lu; Hao Xinwang; Yang Yajun; Zhang Zhifang; Zeng Jianming. [Variety Number]: Non-major Crop Variety Registration No. GPD Tea Tree (2020)330025. [Variety Source]: Selected by Tea Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences from 'Yuntai Mountain Species' as a single plant. [Characteristics]: Shrub type, early growth species, half open posture, strong growth potential, medium leaf type, leaf blade length 10.3 cm, width 3.8 cm, leaf blade narrow oval, leaf blade bearing state upward. In Hangzhou area spring tea bud one leaf period in late March, the new buds and leaves light green, velvet medium, holding tenderness good, a bud of three leaves 6.4 centimeters long. The biochemical sample of spring tea bud and two leaves contains 18.0% tea polyphenols, 12.4% catechins, 4.2% amino acids, 3.5% caffeine, 48.2% water leachate. Suitable for green tea and black tea. Baked green tea, the appearance of fine tight, fat and tender, phi hair, tender green and fresh, light yellow soup color, clear and bright, the aroma of tender (chestnut) fragrance persistent, the taste of sweet and fresh tender and crisp. Summer and autumn black tea, the shape of the more strong, fat, showing golden hair, soup color red, bright, sweet aroma, fresh, slightly fruity aroma, taste is still strong and mellow. The first growth cycle mu yield of one bud and two leaves 382 kg of fresh leaves, than the control 'Fuding big white tea' 15% increase in yield; the second growth cycle mu yield 487 kg, than the control 'Fuding big white tea' 11% increase in yield. It is susceptible to tea leafhopper, resistant to tea anthracnose, resistant to cold and drought. [Suitable for planting area and cultivation technology] Suitable for planting in Jiangnan tea area of Zhejiang, Hunan, southwest tea area of Chongqing, Guizhou, Sichuan in spring or fall. It is appropriate to use a single row of double or double row of double planting specifications, pay attention to the timely adoption of green control measures to prevent and control the tea leafhopper.