Watermelon is the most famous local specialty of Kaifeng. Located on the eastern plain of Henan Province, Kaifeng enjoys a mild climate with evenly distributed summer rainfall and predominantly sandy soil, which is ideal for growing watermelons. The watermelons of Kaifeng are known for their thin rinds, sandy flesh, abundant juice, and sweet taste. Rich in various vitamins and high in nutritional value, they are an excellent choice for cooling off and quenching thirst in the summer. Bianliang
Watermelon fermented black beans Watermelon fermented black beans have long been a specialty of Kaifeng, where watermelons and soybeans are abundantly produced. Made from plump, golden-quality soybeans and premium watermelons, along with ingredients such as wheat flour, refined salt, fresh ginger, dried tangerine peel, and fennel, the beans undergo a process that includes soaking and steaming the soybeans, mixing with flour to make koji, sun-drying outdoors,
Taicheng watermelon is a specialty of Taicheng Town, Yanling County, Xuchang City, Henan Province. The local farmers in Taicheng Town graft watermelon seedlings onto bottle gourd rootstock, which makes the watermelons drought-resistant and disease-resistant during growth. As a result, the produced watermelons are large, sweet, and excellent for storage and transportation. While many melon farmers across Yanling County grow watermelons, Taicheng watermelons are the most renowned, especially those from Sunzhuang Village in Taicheng Township.
Mengjin watermelons are renowned for their thin rinds, sandy flesh, high sugar content, and smooth, tender texture. Shuizhuang Village has planted over 100 acres of premium watermelons in its vegetable base, using organic fertilizer and irrigation from deep wells. The village also raises more than 40 dairy goats, and sprays goat milk on the watermelons during their growth to sterilize them and enhance their nutritional value. Shuizhuang Town in Mengjin County is located on the Mangshan Ridge.
The total planting area of watermelons in Zhongmu County exceeds 120,000 mu. Protected cultivation varieties start hitting the market after May 1st, with peak supply in mid to late May. Seedless varieties are available from late May to mid-June. Open-field watermelons begin appearing in late June, peaking in July. Zhongmu County, located in the heart of Henan Province on the southern bank of the Yellow River, lies to the west of Zhengzhou, the provincial capital.
Shuangjing watermelon has a long history of cultivation and enjoys a high reputation in our city. From its initial open-field planting, it has evolved to include mulch film cultivation, small arch shed cultivation, and medium-to-large shed cultivation. The current planting area of Shuangjing watermelon has reached 5,000 mu. In July of the year before last, the Jingmen Duodao Liuwei Watermelon Professional Cooperative was established, and in November of last year, the cooperative applied
Dongsheng watermelon is a specialty of Dongsheng Town, Shishou City, Jingzhou, Hubei Province. The natural conditions for growing watermelons in Dongsheng are excellent, producing distinctive varieties such as the yellow-fleshed seedless Black Sand Emperor, Zhengkang Seedless No. 4, and pure black-skinned seedless watermelons. In recent years, the Dongsheng Town Committee and the town government have prioritized the development of the watermelon industry as a key sector in building a new socialist countryside.
Shixin Town in Shishou City is located on the north bank of the Jing River in the heart of the Jianghan Plain, serving as one of the key land and water transportation hubs in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River. The town covers a total area of 94.7 square kilometers, with 40,000 mu of arable land and a population of 48,000. In recent years, the Shixin Town Committee and…
Yicheng City in Hubei Province is located in the northwest of the province, a shining pearl nestled along the Han River—one of China’s four major rivers. The area enjoys abundant sunlight, ample rainfall, and fertile soil, and has a long history of cultivating watermelons and melons. The production of watermelons and melons is widespread across six major towns and townships—including Liushui Town, Banqiao Town, Wangji Town, Xinjie Township, Aole Township, and Nanyun Office—covering a total of one million mu. There is a rich variety of types: extra-large green-skinned melons, black-skinned seedless, yellow-skinned, striped-skinned, Black Beauty, Extra Small Feng, New Red Treasure, Black Honey No. 2, American Black General, and more than ten other series. The harvesting season runs from June to August. The main features of the product are: a good mix of large, medium, and small sizes, crisp and refreshing texture, juicy, high sugar content, and all are pollution-free. It is the largest watermelon production base in Hubei Province and has a significant influence nationwide.
Liushui Town in Yicheng City, Xiangfan District, Hubei Province, is a nationally renowned watermelon production base. It enjoys the reputation of being the "No. 1 Watermelon Township in China." Thanks to their excellent appearance, taste, and quality, Liushui watermelons have been awarded the title of "High-Quality Watermelon" by the Provincial Melon and Watermelon Association. Liushui Town has been honored as the "No. 1 Watermelon Town in Hubei," and the "Liushui"…
Tianxingzhou watermelons are quite famous in Hubei and Wuhan areas — it can be said that everyone in Wuhan knows that Tianxingzhou produces premium watermelon varieties. These melons are known for their thin rinds, high moisture content, and high sugar levels. As a result, Tianxingzhou watermelons are very popular in the market. Tianxingzhou was formed by the alluvial deposits of silt from the upper reaches of the Yangtze River and is surrounded by water on all sides, making it a “special zone” within the “Wuhan furnace” that is hot during the day but cool at night. Moreover, the soil here is soft, fertile, deep in tillage layer, and highly permeable — these unique natural conditions are extremely favorable for watermelon growth. Under normal circumstances, the sugar content of Tianxingzhou watermelons is 2–3 degrees higher than that of watermelons from other regions. Therefore, Tianxingzhou watermelons enjoy a great reputation across the three towns of Wuhan, and the island is referred to by locals as the “Watermelon Isle in the River.”
Titang Township is known as the "No. 1 Specialty Watermelon Township" in our province. The soil here is reddish-brown, and the fruits produced have less water content but more sugar, making them highly favored by consumers. In 2000, the "Titang" brand watermelon became a registered agricultural product trademark of Hubei Province. Titang is one of the major large-watermelon production bases in Wuhan, with watermelon planting areas exceeding
Shuangfeng County has a long history of watermelon cultivation and covers a large planting area. The watermelons produced here are large and delicious, typically available in the market around July each year. They are known for their abundant juice, sweet taste, fine texture, cool nature, and refreshing flavor, making them an ideal summer treat to beat the heat. The county currently has 30,000 mu of watermelon planting area, mainly distributed across Gantang Town, Qingshu Town, Yongfeng Town,
This magical Miao town of Mayang has soil mostly formed from weathered purple shale, and its temperatures are consistently 1–2 degrees higher than surrounding counties and cities, making it an ideal region for growing watermelons. The watermelons of Mayang are quite unique, containing a variety of nutrients and chemical compounds: analysis shows that in 500 grams of Mayang watermelon flesh, there are 6 grams of protein
Santun watermelon is a specialty of Tanjiachang Township, Chenxi County, Huaihua City, Hunan Province. The Santun-brand watermelon is large, has thin skin, crisp flesh, sweet taste, high sugar content, and an excellent texture, making it a premium variety among watermelons. Tanjiachang Township in Chenxi County, Hunan Province, has fertile land and a suitable climate, with an average altitude of over 600 meters, belonging to a typical high mountain climate…
Seedless Watermelons of Shaodong are a specialty of Shaodong County, Shaoyang City, Hunan Province. The watermelons produced here are round in shape, free from diseased yellow spots, with bright red flesh, thin rinds, large size, no hollow centers, and excellent seedlessness. They are juicy, sweet, with sugar content all above 12%, fine-textured, cool in nature, and refreshing to eat. The Tanjia Group of Sandu Village, Jianjialong Township, Shaodong County, Hunan Province, grows...
The Shuanglong brand seedless watermelon from Lixian County is juicy, sweet, delicate in texture, cool in nature, and refreshingly delicious — a highly favored summer treat for consumers. Shuanglong Township, located on the border of Hunan and Hubei provinces and adjacent to National Highway 207, enjoys convenient transportation and unique resource advantages. Seedless watermelons were first introduced here in 1993, and after years of dedicated effort...
Linli County is a model green food base county in Hunan Province. Yangban Township is the green food watermelon production base of Linli County. The air, soil, and water quality within the base have all passed monitoring and inspection by relevant national authorities, meeting all the indicators required for green food production. The watermelons produced in this base have also undergone authoritative testing, with all indicators well within limits, and have been awarded the "Green Food Certificate" issued by the China Green Food Development Center.
Ancient City Watermelons
Yaojiaba Watermelon is a specialty of Yaojiaba Township, Lusong District, Zhuzhou City, Hunan Province. Thanks to its advantageous geographical location, the production of melons and fruits, especially watermelons, has been steadily increasing in Yaojiaba Township. Located in the eastern part of Lusong District, Zhuzhou City, Yaojiaba Township borders Liuyang, Liling, and Zhuzhou County. It is known as the “Fruit and Melon Hometown” of Zhuzhou City. Due to its convenient transportation, fast information flow, beautiful scenery, fertile soil, and mild climate, the area is well-suited for the cultivation and sale of melons. Although the local farmers have long had a tradition of growing melons, the township has 18,000 mu of paddy fields.