Hongshan cabbage sprouts are named after being planted in the Hongshan area of Wuhan, and were called "purple cabbage" in ancient times. The place of origin is protected and it is located within the second ring road where land is at a premium, so vegetable prices have also risen.
A single root weighs more than 1 kilogram, and a special grade sells for nearly 1,000 yuan (RMB) The locals call it "the meat will not change" and it firmly occupies the "C position" on the New Year's dinner table.