Carrageenan grows between rocks and cliffs, so it's named because it looks like antlers. It grows in the forest moss at an altitude of 3000 meters in Qinghai, with a wide distribution range, both in the north and south of China. It is one of the most primitive plants in existence, mainly distributed in Gansu, Liaoning, Shandong and Qingdao in China. The algae are yellow olive when fresh, black when dry, and swell after soaking in water.

Carrageenan is a delicious and nutritious algae plant. In fact, carrageenan is carrageenan, and Qingdao people call it Gracilaria lemaneiformis, which is a famous wild vegetable. It mainly grows on rocks in the middle intertidal zone and contains more nutrients, which can improve the digestive function of human body.

Where do antlers grow?

Carrageenan grows in rocky cliffs, so it is named after its antlers. Growing in the forest area at an altitude of 3000 meters in Qinghai. It is widely distributed in the north and south of China. It is one of the most primitive plants in existence, mainly distributed in Gansu, Liaoning, Shandong and Qingdao in China.

What do antlers look like?

Carrageenan is a common seaweed, which is olive when fresh and black after drying, with a height of 6-7 cm and a maximum of 14 cm, and branches upward for 2-8 times. Usually it will be dried in the sun after harvest, and then it will swell up after soaking in clear water, just like it has just been picked from the sea, and it tastes extremely smooth and beautiful.

The long process of antlers formation

During the growth of cornucopia, it is necessary to provide pollution-free seawater rich in various nutrients, or use tap water and sea salt for preparation, and change the aquaculture water every 7- 10 days to avoid yellow water turbidity and maintain the normal growth of cornucopia. Moreover, the velvet antler should be planted in a place where it can get sunlight, so that plants can receive all-weather natural light and promote the photosynthesis of velvet antler. In addition, in the growth process of antlers, diluted liquid fertilizer should be provided for antlers to speed up the growth of plants and make them harvest as soon as possible.