Hegou Watermelons

Hegou Watermelons

Hegou Watermelons are a Geographical Indication Certification trademark.

　　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 cultivating watermelons since the Qing Dynasty, with a long and storied history. Known for their crisp, tender flesh and sweet, juicy taste, the watermelons enjoy high recognition and reputation within Shanghe County. In 2009, the village established the “Hegou Watermelon” Association, nurturing and expanding the Hegou Watermelon Professional Cooperative. In 2010, the “Peiyi” brand trademark was registered, and in 2011, the National Administration for Industry and Commerce recognized Hegou Watermelons as a “Geographical Trademark.”

　　In recent years, the village has integrated local land resources, introduced supportive policies, and improved industrialization and scale, continuously expanding watermelon planting area and production. Currently, the watermelon planting area in the village has reached 300 mu, with an estimated output value of 3.12 million yuan this year, bringing an average income increase of over 2,000 yuan per melon farmer.