Category: Fruit Product Name: Fuzhou Watermelon Registration Certificate No.: AGI01108 Ministry of Agriculture Announcement No./Date: No. 1925 (April 15, 2013) Brief Humanistic History Introduction Fuzhou Watermelon is as renowned as Kaifeng Watermelon from Henan, Fengyang Watermelon from Anhui, and Pinghu Watermelon from Zhejiang. The main production area of Fuzhou Watermelon...
Huang'ao Watermelons: Huang'ao Township is well-suited for growing watermelons. The watermelons produced here have thin rinds, few seeds, deep red flesh that is sweet in taste, as well as large size and high yield. Shoppers in the county town are willing to pay a few extra cents just for Huang'ao watermelons. In recent years, besides producing earlier and larger watermelons than others, local farmers have also started growing later and smaller varieties.
Mahui Ridge watermelon is a specialty of Mahui Ridge Town, Jiujiang County, Jiujiang City, Jiangxi Province. Mahui Ridge watermelons have long been renowned for being “sweet in taste, beautiful in color, large in size, and juicy,” which is inseparable from the area’s unique sandy soil and its moderate, well-balanced climate. Mahui Ridge Town in Jiujiang County, Jiangxi Province, is a historic town located at the southern foot of Mount Lu and serves as a key junction connecting Dean, Xingzi, and Jiujiang counties. The hilly terrain of Mahui Ridge is abundant in fruit production. “Mahui Ridge watermelon” is popular throughout the southern regions of the Yangtze River.
Dongming County is one of the watermelon production bases in Shandong Province and enjoys a longstanding reputation. In 1959, an exceptionally large watermelon was produced, shaped like a stone roller and weighing 51.5 kilograms. After being exhibited at the Henan Agricultural Exhibition Hall, it gained national fame. In 1968, another giant watermelon weighing 53 kilograms was grown and hailed as the "Watermelon King" of China. In 1981,
Nanwangdian watermelon is a specialty of Nanwangdian Town, Dingtao County, Heze City, Shandong Province. Thanks to its excellent reputation and high quality, it has gained widespread popularity in the market and is loved by consumers. In recent years, it has even been exported to cities such as Tianjin, Shanghai, and Jiangsu. Wanglou Administrative Village was the first place in Nanwangdian Town to grow watermelons and remains the largest watermelon-growing village in the town today. Many local melon farmers have witnessed the development of the local watermelon industry.
Heiyu Watermelon is renowned nationwide for its large size, thin rind, sweet and sandy red flesh, and being pollution-free. It is produced in Heiyu Village, Nanshi Town, Xuecheng District, and is sold to 11 cities including Shanghai, Nanjing, and Wenzhou. [] Species name: Watermelon; also known as: summer melon, cold melon, green gate jade chamber; Latin name: Citrullus lanat…
Sih River Watermelons are produced in villages along the western bank of the Sih River, including Nanguanji, Dongzhengzhuang, Qiyi, Haolou, Liheyai, and Zhangqiao, located in Jiezhuang Subdistrict and Shiqiao Town. With a history of over a thousand years dating back to the late Tang Dynasty, these watermelons are of moderate size and known for their crisp, sweet taste. In 1972, the new variety "Mibao" was introduced and exported to Japan, …
Qusi Watermelon is a specialty of Sishui Subdistrict, Sishui County, Jining City, Shandong Province. Among the well-known Jingsin watermelons in Sishui, those from Xiqusi are particularly famous. The area enjoys a warm and humid climate with ample irrigation water. It is renowned for its sandy soil, which produces watermelons with a predominantly sandy flesh—sweet and delicious.…
Sishui watermelon is grown in Sishui County, Shandong Province. Known as the "Hometown of Watermelons," Sishui County produces large, sweet watermelons with sugar content exceeding 12 degrees. The fruit is crisp, with newly ripened flesh that is crystal clear, melts in the mouth, and is uniformly sized. The area under greenhouse-grown watermelons in Sishui...
“Wangyin watermelons are big and sweet,” a reputation that has long been established, earning widespread praise in this region as early as the late Qing Dynasty and early Republican period. Among Wangyin watermelons, those from Shahe Village are the most renowned. In the old days, the watermelons here were celebrated as the king of melons for their large size, sandy flesh, high sugar content, and deliciously sweet and pleasant taste. According to elders, during the 1920s and 1930s, Shahe watermelons became a “hot commodity” among people in Yanzhou and surrounding counties and districts. Thanks to the village’s proximity to the alluvial plain of the Si River, the sandy soil naturally lends the watermelons their “sandy flesh” characteristic. When fertilizing the watermelon plants, locals often used pit soil along with soybean cake or wood ash, further enhancing the flavor of these “green fruits,” making them juicy, sweet, and delightfully tender. “Shahe watermelons are filling enough to be a meal” is the most vivid way locals describe the Wangyin—Shahe watermelons.
Xuying watermelon is a specialty of Xuying Town, High-Tech Industrial Development Zone, Liaocheng City, Shandong Province. Known for its large size, thin rind, crisp texture, deep red flesh, and high sugar content, Xuying watermelons are widely sold across the country, including in Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai, and Harbin. Xuying watermelon is a nationally protected geographical indication agricultural product. The soil in Xuying Town is rich in minerals.
Xinxian is located at the junction of Hebei, Shandong, and Henan provinces, and is the largest watermelon and vegetable production base in western Shandong. In 2000, our town was designated as a green food watermelon production base by the China Green Food Development Center. Xinxian watermelon is a specialty of Xinxian County, Liaocheng City, Shandong Province. Among them, Dongduzhuang Town stands out and is hailed as the Watermelon Capital of China.
Liangzhuang Town is located at the foot of Culai Mountain, north of the Chaiwen River. Since the Song Dynasty, the town has had a long-standing tradition of growing watermelons. Since the reform and opening-up, with rich experience in melon cultivation, combined with unique climatic and geographical conditions, as well as the application of new varieties and technologies, the watermelons produced in Liangzhuang are known for their excellent taste, high sugar content, good storability, and ease of transport, making them very popular among consumers.
Dayang Township's Tu'an Village is located at the foot of the picturesque Fenghuang Mountain. Long ago, the area was lush with vegetation and teeming with wild rabbits, hence the village was originally named "Tuwang" (Rabbit Bay). Nestled in the mountain valley, the land here is fertile, blessed with sweet springs and a pleasant climate. Over two hundred years ago, a villager surnamed Yang grew watermelons and prospered. Other villagers soon followed suit, taking up watermelon farming as their livelihood.
Jieshan watermelons are juicy with fine-textured flesh, sweet and refreshing taste, thin rinds, few seeds, and medium to small-sized fruits. They are easy to store and transport, and are hailed as the “No. 1 Watermelon in Shandong.” In addition to supplying the provincial market, they are also exported to regions south of the Yangtze River. Watermelon, also known as cold melon, summer melon, or water melon, is a beloved summer treat. The edible flesh part accounts for...
The "Luhuijia" Watermelon Picking Festival in Yellow River Township, Zhangqiu, has opened to welcome visitors. Starting today, Yellow River Township watermelons are now on the market. Among the main varieties — such as "Huaxin," "Jinmitong," and "Double Color Ice Cream" — many have won multiple awards including the Jinan Quality Watermelon Gold Award and the title of Watermelon King, and have also been certified as pollution-free agricultural products. "Our Luhuijia brand watermelons are all irrigated with mineral fertilizer — a nationwide first!" local melon farmers told reporters. The unique sandy soil and irrigation from the Yellow River give the Yellow River Township "Luhuijia" watermelons a crisp texture, tender juiciness, and a sweet, refreshing taste.
The Pearl Red Watermelon was successfully introduced in 2000 in Lujia Village and Qianjin East Village, Zhenglu Town, Shanghe County. This watermelon is small in size, has thin skin, red flesh, high sugar content, and an excellent taste, and has become a specialty brand within a 100-li radius. The product matures in late April, perfectly filling the gap in fruit supply during the off-season, making it a top choice for supermarkets and the general public.
The village of Hegou in Sunji Township has a long history of watermelon cultivation, renowned within Shanghe County for its crisp, tender flesh and sweet, juicy flavor. Hegou Watermelons have been awarded a National Geographical Indication Certification trademark. The village of Hegou in Sunji Township has been growing watermelons since the Qing Dynasty, boasting a long and storied history, and is well known for its crisp, tender flesh,
The production of watermelons in Rengfeng Town has a history of over 300 years. It was the first in China to develop selenium-enriched watermelons, a unique achievement unmatched nationwide. The "Rengfeng" brand watermelon is a carefully cultivated product of the town. Rengfeng Town has a long-standing tradition of growing watermelons, along with naturally favorable climate and soil conditions. The town has accelerated the industrialization of watermelon farming. Building on traditional cultivation methods, it has engaged in long-term collaboration with research institutions to pioneer the introduction of selenium-enriched watermelons in China. Upon their debut, these watermelons quickly became sought-after products in major cities and supermarkets due to their distinctive quality and excellent taste. Selenium is known as the "king of anti-cancer elements" and can effectively prevent and treat cardiovascular diseases, significantly inhibit tumor growth, and also show notable efficacy in treating male infertility and asthma.
Dezhou watermelons are renowned nationwide for their large size, thin rinds, tender flesh, and sweet, refreshing taste. The main production areas are certain towns in Dezhou City and the three counties of Pingyuan, Wu Cheng, and Ling County. The cultivation of watermelons in Dezhou has over 300 years of documented history. According to the "Changhe Zhi Ji Kao" written by Tian Wen during the Kangxi era of the Qing Dynasty: “The Melon Hide Garden is located twenty-five li east of the city on the banks of the Tuohai River, within the Shanjiang Village estate.”