This variety is a small yellow-flesh watermelon that matures extremely early, has strong fruit-setting ability, and is highly productive. The fruit is spherical to slightly elongated in shape, with a light green rind marked by narrow dark green stripes. The fruit typically weighs between 1.5–2 kg. Its key characteristics include bright yellow, crystal-clear flesh and small, sparse seeds. It is an improved variety of the Special Xiaofeng-type watermelon. …
Dongqiao Bajie Watermelon is a specialty of Dongqiao Town, Yinzhou District, Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province. With a long history of watermelon cultivation, Dongqiao watermelons, branded with the registered trademark “Bajie,” are renowned in Ningbo for their thin skin, crisp texture, and sweet, fresh flavor. They have been honored as one of the “Top Ten Quality and Famous Melons in Zhejiang Province.” Bajie Watermelons are grown in Dongqiao Town using the high-quality “8424” variety.
Dayan Town is located in the southwestern mountainous area of Fenghua City, within a subtropical monsoon climate zone characterized by distinct seasons, warm and moist conditions, ample sunlight, and fertile soil — all highly conducive to watermelon cultivation. The Dayan watermelons are prized for their sweetness and freshness, and are sold across Fenghua, Ningbo, Shanghai, and other regions, earning widespread praise from consumers. &nbs…
The “Quanfeng” watermelon, of the Zaoya (84-24) variety, features a perfectly round shape, clear and distinct rind patterns, bright red flesh, thin and crisp skin, minimal fiber, high sugar content, and excellent taste—making it a premium-quality fruit. …
Weidong Township: Xiaozhi Watermelons…
Lingshan Village is located in the eastern suburbs of Chengkan Town, comprising seven natural villages and 17 villager groups, with 537 households and a population of 1,832. The village boasts abundant agricultural resources, including 1,200 mu of paddy fields, 1,500 mu of dry land, 6,750 mu of woodland, and 3,150 mu of bamboo forest. It is a well-rounded area suitable for both agriculture and forestry development. Lingshan...
Santang watermelon is a specialty of Luyang District, Hefei, Anhui Province. Before the 1980s, watermelons were generally grown by small-scale farmers, with inferior varieties and low yields. After the 1990s, the number of watermelon growers gradually increased, with the "Golden Core" variety being the main one, primarily supplying the demand of urban residents in Hefei. From 2002 onward, the watermelon planting area expanded year by year. By
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The "Unsophisticated" Watermelons of Dingtulou In the area around Dingtulou along the Guo River in Shuangjian Town, a large variety of watermelons is grown, some weighing up to fifty pounds, and locals call them "unsophisticated" watermelons. These watermelons are not only big but also have sweet, sandy flesh. There are several different varieties: the first is the three-color melon, with white skin, red flesh, and black seeds.
Seedless Watermelons of Banqiao When it comes to the seedless watermelons of Banqiao, they are known to everyone in both urban and rural areas of our county. With their unique color, enticing aroma, and deliciously sweet taste, they attract visitors from far and wide. In 1996, the Banqiao Town invested 40,000 yuan to pilot seedless watermelon cultivation in Sunzhuang Village, and invited technical experts from the county’s Science and Technology Association.
The Iron Buddha seedless watermelon from Suixi County, Huaibei City, Anhui Province, is a specialty of Tiefu Town in Suixi County. With over 30 years of watermelon-growing history, Tiefu Town has established a 10,000-mu (approximately 667 hectares) seedless watermelon base across seven administrative villages including Daokou Village and Tiefu in recent years, covering a planting area of 12,000 mu. The watermelons grown here are of premium varieties, large in size, with fine-textured flesh, thin rinds, and excellent taste.
The cultivation of high-quality seedless watermelons as an industry in Tiefosi Town has a history of 10 years, originating from Daokou Village in the town. At that time, Daokou Village introduced seedless watermelon varieties from the Suzhou City Watermelon Association, and within two years, the produce gained widespread fame. In 2005, the variety was updated to premium brands such as “Dongting No.1,” “Dongting No.3,” and “Zhengkang No.5” from provinces like Hunan and Henan. The new varieties were of excellent quality and quickly entered markets in Hunan, Hubei, Jiangxi, Shanghai, Fujian, Guangdong, Guizhou, and other regions. In the process of developing high-quality watermelons, initiated by Daokou Village, the Seedless Watermelon Association and the Tiefosi Town Agricultural, Industrial and Commercial Company were established as organizations for promoting and marketing the premium watermelons. The “Fumi” brand trademark was registered, and the product was certified as a green food by the National Green Food Development Center.
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Dangshan watermelon is a specialty of Dangshan County, Suzhou City, Anhui Province. With 200,000 mu of watermelon cultivation in Dangshan County and over 20 series of varieties, the fruit hits the market in large quantities around May Day each year. The produce is known for its large size, thin rind, sandy and crispy texture, high sweetness, and good storability and transportability. It is widely sold across the country and is deeply loved by consumers. Dangshan County, located in the northernmost part of Suzhou City, Anhui Province...
Gupei Watermelon from Mingguang Mingguang Gupei Watermelon is a specialty of Gupei Town, Mingguang City, Chuzhou, Anhui Province. Gupei Town in Mingguang City is a major watermelon-producing area with a long tradition of watermelon cultivation. Since last winter, the town has shifted its approach — moving from mass-producing common watermelons to creating branded premium ones. Focusing on being “early to market” and excelling in “innovation,” the town has vigorously supported the production of greenhouse watermelons. At the same time, it has proactively worked with supermarkets to enhance product quality. As a result, watermelons now hit the market over 20 days earlier, and per-mu profits have increased by more than 3,500 yuan.
"Peifeng" brand watermelon The "Peifeng" brand watermelon originates from Gupi Town, Mingguang City, and is cultivated by the Gupi Town Agricultural Science and Technology Professional Cooperative of Mingguang City. The watermelon planting base covers an area of 112 mu, with 310 greenhouses. Through scientific cultivation methods, the harvest has increased from one crop per year to six, and the yield per mu has risen from 6,000 jin to 14,000 jin.
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Liaozi Yellow-Fleshed Watermelon is a specialty of Meiling Town, Zhao'an County, Zhangzhou, Fujian Province. Known colloquially as "black-tough vein," yellow-fleshed watermelons are mostly grown in coastal and plain areas. This variety is considered premium, oval in shape, with a rind that is yellowish-green and marked by distinct deep green netting. The flesh is golden yellow, sandy, crisp, sweet, richly aromatic, and uniquely flavorful. When fully mature,
Linchuan watermelon is a specialty of Linchuan District, Fuzhou City, Jiangxi Province. Linchuan District is known as the "Hometown of Watermelon in China" and is the province's leading commercial watermelon production base, with watermelon cultivation once covering an area of over 200,000 mu. Linchuan watermelon is highly favored by consumers in major cities such as Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Wuhan, Nanjing, and Shanghai.