The Lincao Hui Ethnic Township of Yanshan District is located on the eastern bank of the Li River in Guilin City, Guangxi. It borders the Daxu Town of Lingchuan District to the northeast and adjoins Yangshuo County to the south. The featured local product from Team 8, 9, and 10, as well as the Village Committee of Datian, Lincao Hui Ethnic Township, Yanshan District, Guilin City, is the Datian Watermelon: known for its thin rind, juicy flesh, and a taste that is sandy, sweet, and crisp—its flavor is in no way inferior to that of "Kyoho melons." The Lincao Hui Ethnic Township, where Datian is located, boasts two national AAAA-level scenic spots within its jurisdiction: Guanyan Cave and Shenlong Water World. Additionally, the township is a key stop along the Guilin–Yangshuo Li River cruise route, enjoying a constant flow of visitors throughout the year with high tourist traffic. The months from June to September—when the watermelons are ripe—coincide with the peak tourist season. Establishing a "Datian Watermelon" brand, expanding production, and increasing promotional efforts to position "Datian Watermelon" as a must-buy travel souvenir or premium gift item could generate substantial economic benefits. It could even help boost the local tourism industry.
Guilin Watermelon Frost is made from watermelon as the main ingredient, combined with coptis root, fritillaria bulb, skullcap root, borneol, and menthol. Based on traditional Chinese medicine principles and refined using modern technology, it has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, reducing swelling and relieving pain, soothing the throat, and eliminating decay in the throat. It is an effective remedy for treating oral inflammation, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, and more, and has been awarded a national [quality health product] award.
Beihai is located in southern Guangxi and features a subtropical marine monsoon climate, with abundant light, temperature, and water resources as well as long average sunshine duration. The watermelons grown here hit the market earlier than those from most other parts of China, except Hainan Province. Most watermelons in Beihai are cultivated using “three-shelter” integrated technology and organic fertilizers, resulting in fruits with thin, crisp rinds and juicy, tender, sweet, and refreshing flesh that boasts outstanding quality and is easy to transport over long distances. This attracts numerous merchants to purchase them, leading to high demand that often exceeds supply. Watermelons can be planted three times a year—in spring, summer, and autumn. Spring watermelons are available from late April to early May, summer watermelons from early June to early July, and autumn watermelons from early October. The annual planting area is about 48,000 mu, mainly distributed across Tieshangang District, Yinhai District, and Hepu County, with a total output of 96,400 tons. The main varieties planted include Zhunong Dameiren, Nongyouxin No.1, and Jiali.
Watermelon is known as the king of winter fruits, with many varieties. Lingshui mainly produces flesh watermelons, which are one of its major local specialties. Lingshui watermelons are not only refreshingly sweet and delicious in taste but also highly nutritious and therapeutic. Apart from being fat-free, their juice contains nearly all the nutrients the human body needs, such as vitamins A, B, and C.
Pengshui watermelon is a specialty of Pengshui County, Chongqing. The supply of watermelons in Pengshui County cannot meet the demand, and they are sold to major markets both within and outside the city. Shan Gan watermelons have won public favor for their excellent quality. Pengshui watermelon has been awarded a national geographical indication certification trademark. The soil in Anziling Village, Lutang Township, Pengshui Miao-Tujia Autonomous County is mainly sandy, making it suitable for the growth of...
Five Lanes watermelons are a specialty of Wulian Town in Yongchuan District, Chongqing. The selenium-rich watermelons from Wulian have tender and smooth flesh, juicy and sweet taste, rich aroma, and a refreshing flavor. Five Lanes watermelons have been awarded a National Geographical Indication Certification trademark. The “Runzhishuang” selenium-rich watermelon variety produced in Wulian is of high quality, and its rich selenium content not only has anti-cancer benefits but also
A mid-early maturing variety with moderate growth vigor, highly resistant to Fusarium wilt and tolerant of continuous cropping. Strong fruit-setting ability. The melons mature in about 32 days, weighing over 9 kg each, up to a maximum of 20 kg. They are oblong in shape with dark green striped rind that resists sun discoloration. The bright red flesh is fine-textured. Good storage and transportability. Highly adaptable. This is the flagship variety of our cooperative, covering a planting area
Jiuhong Township in Yantan District, Zigong City, Sichuan Province, is a small town on the outskirts of Zigong. The watermelons grown here are famous in the culinary world for their thin rinds, juicy flesh, and sweet taste. These watermelons are locally known as — Jiuhong Watermelons. There are also special plots of land in Jiuhong where the watermelons produced can be called “tribute melons.” In 2004, Jiuhong Watermelons were awarded the title of “Pollution-Free Agricultural Product” by Sichuan Province, and in 2005, they officially applied for national trademark registration under the brand name “Jiutai Mountain.” Today, the township grows 18,000 mu of watermelons, with a total annual output of up to 20,000 tons.
Yuechi San’an Agricultural Professional Cooperative Union was registered with the Yuechi County Administration for Industry and Commerce on March 27, 2012. It is formed by Yuechi County San’an Vegetable Professional Cooperative, Yuechi Qiaoji Plant Protection Professional Cooperative, Yuechi Yimin Vegetable Planting Professional Cooperative, Yuechi Linong Agricultural Machinery Service Professional Cooperative, and Yuechi Fumin Plant Protection Professional
Shilin Watermelon Watermelon is one of the main fruits of summer and is also quite nutritious. The ancient physician Li Shizhen wrote in his book *Compendium of Materia Medica*: “Watermelon can relieve irritability and thirst, cool down the heat of summer, treat dysentery, and counteract alcohol toxicity.” Modern medical researchers have found that the glycosides in watermelon can help lower blood pressure. …
Yanbian watermelon has a long history. According to the *Yanbian County Annals*, since 1968, crops such as plums, peaches, and watermelons have been grown sporadically in the low-mountainous areas at elevations of 1,600–1,800 meters. Records show that watermelons were once primarily cultivated in the Minzhu River Dam area of Huimin Township, with a history of nearly 50 years. Yanbian watermelon...
The seedless watermelons of Huangping are a specialty of Huangping County in Qiandongnan Prefecture, Guizhou Province. The "Feiyunya" brand seedless watermelons from Huangping are known for their vibrant color, delicious taste, and sweetness. They have been recognized as high-quality, green, and pollution-free agricultural products in Guizhou Province, and are in high demand. Huangping enjoys an exceptionally favorable climate with large diurnal temperature variations, which are conducive to the conversion of organic matter and the accumulation of sugar. The average sugar content of local watermelons is
“Rongjiang watermelons are so sweet they can be eaten without peeling,” is how people in Guiyang praise Rongjiang watermelons—a classic advertising slogan bestowed upon them by consumers. Rongjiang is located in southeastern Guizhou, along the upper reaches of the Duliu River. With its warm climate and fertile land, the area is well suited for watermelon cultivation. According to local historical records, watermelons were grown in the ancient Guzhou area of Rongjiang during the Guangxu reign of the Qing Dynasty, and were even exported as far as Guangxi...
Watermelon (scientific name: Citrullus lanatus, English: Watermelon), belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family and is native to Africa. Watermelon is a dicotyledonous flowering plant, shaped like a vine, with feathery leaves. The fruit it bears is a false fruit, and is classified by botanists as a type of false berry…
The main root system of the watermelon has a primary root that extends more than one meter deep, with the root mass primarily distributed in the 20 to 30 cm soil layer. The roots are thin and brittle, with weak regenerative ability and poor transplant tolerance. The young seedling stem is upright, begins to elongate after 4–5 nodes, and then sprawls after 5–6 leaves. It is highly branched and can form 3–4 levels of lateral branches. Leaves are alternate, with deep, shallow, or entire margins. Male and female flowers occur on the same plant, with male flowers appearing at the 3rd–5th nodes of the main stem and female flowers at the 5th–7th nodes. A few bisexual flowers may appear during peak flowering. The flower corolla is yellow. The ovary is inferior with parietal placentation. Both male and female flowers have nectar glands, making them insect-pollinated; the flowers open in the morning and close in the afternoon. The fruit comes in shapes such as round, oval, elliptical, and cylindrical. The rind may be smooth or ribbed, with surface colors including green-white, green, dark green, blackish-green, or black, sometimes featuring fine netting or stripes. The flesh color ranges from milky white, light yellow, deep yellow, light red, to bright red. Flesh texture varies between firm and juicy-spongy. Seeds are flat, oval, or oblong, smooth or cracked. Seed coats are white, light brown, brown, black, or tan, either solid or mottled. Thousand-seed weight is 100–150 grams for large-seeded types, 40–60 grams for medium-seeded types, 20–25 grams for small-seeded types, and 150–200 grams for seedless fruit types.
Dongchuan’s “Xiaojing Watermelon” is primarily grown in dry-hot valley areas below an altitude of 1,000 meters, utilizing the alluvial fan terraces along the bed of the Xiaojiang River. The developable planting area spans over 20,000 mu. During summer and autumn, this land mainly accommodates the flow of the Xiaojiang River. Come winter and spring, as the river recedes and shrinks, the riverbanks are left exposed. Along…
In Lijiang, there’s a tempting snack called “red-skinned small watermelon seeds.” The area of Daju in Lijiang produces watermelons, and these seeds come from that variety. They cost 18 yuan per kilogram, and most households have them available year-round. Besides eating them at home, they’re also served to guests. These tiny, round seeds are much smaller than “Ali Mountain watermelon seeds,” with a light pinkish-red shell and white kernels. They taste quite good, but if you’re not skilled at cracking them, you’ll get very little edible part even after a long time—just as tedious as cracking sunflower seeds. However, locals in Lijiang eat them effortlessly, chatting and laughing as a pile of shells piles up beneath them.
Yangxian watermelon is a specialty of Yangxian County, Hanzhong City, Shaanxi Province. Blessed with favorable natural conditions and geographical market advantages for growing watermelons, Yangxian has a long history of watermelon cultivation. The watermelons are renowned for their large size, deep red flesh, abundant juice, crisp texture, and sweet taste, earning the county the title of "Melon Capital of Southern Shaanxi." Yangxian is the largest watermelon-producing county in southern Shaanxi.
Qianyang watermelon is a specialty of Qianyang County, Baoji City, Shaanxi Province. The greenhouse-grown watermelons in Qianyang County are favored by consumers for their freshness, juiciness, and sweet taste. The county has a 64-year history of growing watermelons in open fields along the valleys, starting from 1949. Especially since 2008, the area under mid-sized greenhouse watermelon cultivation—mainly in villages such as Qianyuan and Dazhai in Nanzhai Town—has expanded year by year.
Pucheng Watermelon is a specialty of Pucheng County, Weinan, Shaanxi Province. The cultivation of Pucheng watermelon can be traced back to the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty, dating back over 300 years. The wooden-block-printed *Pucheng Annals* from the Qing Dynasty records "watermelon, pumpkin, vegetable melon, king melon, loofah, and winter melon." Watermelon is listed first, indicating that it was already cultivated on a certain scale at the time. The Qing Dynasty’s *Bureau Regulations Book* also mentions that "agricultural and sideline products such as watermelons, mooncakes, chickens, ducks, duck eggs, and chicken eggs were all taxed," showing that watermelon cultivation had reached a considerable level by then.