鄲城縣境屬黃淮平原,地處黃河沖積扇南緣。地勢平坦,土質粘重,適且多種農作物及林木生長。 本縣屬暖溫帶半濕潤性季風氣候區,氣候溫和,四季分明,日照充足,雨量充沛,霜期不長。為當地各種生物的繁衍成長,提供了極為良好的條件 。水生植物的吳臺蓮藕,以節長、粗壯、脆嫩、味甜著稱,清代《鹿邑縣志》早有記載,是當地土特產之一,每年入冬至初春,內販外運,不絕于市。
Wutai Lotus Roots
Dancheng County is located in Huanhhuai Plain, which has semi-humid monsoon climate and sticky so that it is suitable for the cultivating of plants. Among various plants, Wutai Lotus Root is a famous one, which enjoys a high reputation for its long knobs, strong bodies, crisp and tender taste and sweet flavor. According to Tangyi County Record in Qing Dynasty, it was a local specialty and in every harvest period it sold very well.