海外种菜热潮兴起：中国人的"种菜基因"正在全球传播
海外种菜热潮兴起：中国人的"种菜基因"正在全球传播
The Rise of Overseas Vegetable Planting: Chinese "Planting Genes" Are Spreading Globally
对中国人来说，种菜是一种刻在DNA里的种族天赋。 From the Chinese perspective, planting vegetables is a racial talent engraved in their DNA.
前几年，意大利警方在对一家农场进行例行检查时，发现了一种从未见过的植物。由于住户不能提供相关手续文件，仅说明是来自中国的蔬菜，这些植物最终被全部没收并罚款。这个案例生动展现了中国人走到哪就种到哪的"种族天赋"。
A few years ago, Italian police discovered an unknown plant during a routine farm inspection. As the resident couldn't provide proper documentation and only claimed it was a Chinese vegetable, all plants were confiscated with a fine. This case vividly demonstrates the Chinese "racial talent" of planting wherever they go.
1. 疫情催生的居家种菜热潮
1. The Home Planting Boom Driven by Pandemic
根据Collaborative Fund的调查数据显示：
According to Collaborative Fund's research data:
- 62%的美国人对居家种植农产品感兴趣
- 62% of Americans are interested in home planting
- 2021年美国园艺参与人数达到1830万
- US gardening participants reached 18.3 million in 2021
- 千禧一代参与度增长65%，Z世代增长44%
- Millennials' participation increased by 65%, Gen Z by 44%
谷歌数据显示，"食物和园艺"相关搜索量增长了29%。亚马逊上，室内蔬菜盆、智能播种机等产品销量激增，一款植物生长灯售价34.99美元，获得21376条评论。
Google data shows searches for "food and gardening" increased by 29%. On Amazon, sales of indoor vegetable pots and smart planters surged, with one plant growth light priced at $34.99 receiving 21,376 reviews.
2. 种菜背后的深层原因
2. The Underlying Reasons Behind Planting Trend
对华人而言：
For Chinese:
- 种菜是融入当地社群的社交手段
- Planting serves as social integration
- 耶鲁大学有官方认证的华人菜园子
- Yale University has an officially recognized Chinese vegetable garden
对海外消费者而言：
For overseas consumers:
- 保证食物安全
- Ensuring food safety
- 缓解疫情焦虑
- Alleviating pandemic anxiety
- 应对通货膨胀
- Coping with inflation
随着居家时间的增加，越来越多的美国人开始理解中国人热爱种菜的原因——享受那无与伦比的新鲜采摘的味道。
With increased time spent at home, more Americans are understanding why Chinese love planting - enjoying the unparalleled taste of freshly picked produce.
