A farmer poses for a photo with his award-winning 2.44-meter-high scallions in Zhangqiu district of Jinan, Shandong province, Oct 31, 2022. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Farmers in the Zhangqiu district of Jinan, Shandong province, have begun to harvest scallions recently. Zhangqiu boasts a long history of growing scallions, which are known for being tall, sweet and crisp. Scallions that stand 2.44 meters high were recognized as the tallest of this year in the district on Monday.

A farmer poses for a photo with bundles of harvested scallions in Zhangqiu district of Jinan, Shandong. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Farmers harvest scallions in Zhangqiu district of Jinan, Shandong. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Farmers organize harvested scallions in Zhangqiu district of Jinan, Shandong. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]