Lingshan Watermelon

Lingshan Watermelon

　　   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.

　　      Due to its geographical location, watermelon cultivation has long been one of the traditional industries in the village. Coupled with the influence of soil quality and microclimate, Lingshan Watermelons are favored by customers for their late harvest season, high quality, and sweet taste, also serving as a major source of income for local residents.

　　   To vigorously develop the watermelon economy, the Lingshan Village Party Committee actively encouraged villagers to grow watermelons and improve watermelon varieties. In 2006, with strong support from the district science and technology bureau and agricultural technology departments, high-yield, premium-quality Xiyayuan watermelon seeds were introduced, yielding good economic returns. The Lingshan Watermelon Association was established in the same year. In 2007, through demonstration guidance, technological support, and association involvement, the village effectively promoted the development of the Lingshan Xiyayuan Watermelon Base, cultivating over 1,500 mu of Xiyayuan watermelons. This year, the village Party branch will leverage village-enterprise partnerships and urban-rural mutual assistance mechanisms, making full use of the roles of the association and its Party subgroups to implement a watermelon branding strategy—registering the “Lingshan Watermelon” trademark and encouraging farmers to expand Xiyayuan watermelon cultivation to 2,000 mu, establishing Lingshan Watermelon as a signature agricultural product of the area.