Balizheng Melons from Hua County

Balizheng Melons from Hua County

　　Balizheng Melons from Hua County are a specialty of Balizheng Township in Hua County, Anyang City, Henan Province. The "Tianmi Culi" melons produced by the Balizheng Fragrant Melon Planting Farmers' Professional Cooperative under the "Balizheng Township" brand feature an oval shape, a muted white rind, thick skin and flesh, and a crystal-clear, ice-like and jade-like texture that is crisp and sweet upon eating—hence the name. This variety is highly resistant to storage and transportation, maintaining its quality for up to a week at room temperature. With its excellent shape, high sugar content, and superior quality, it quickly gained widespread popularity among consumers upon hitting the market.

　　The "Tianmi Culi" melon is a thick-skinned variety, weighing about 700–1000 grams per fruit. It has an oval shape, a muted white rind about 1.5 millimeters thick, and flesh that is 3–5 centimeters thick, crystal-clear and ice-like, offering a crisp and sweet taste—hence the name. This variety is highly resistant to storage and transportation, maintaining its quality for up to a week at room temperature. With its excellent shape, high sugar content, and superior quality, it quickly gained widespread popularity among consumers upon hitting the market.

　　This variety was first introduced to the melon production base in Balizheng Township, Hua County, Henan Province in 2005. The current planting area exceeds 15,000 mu, with a total annual output of about 100,000 tons, making it the largest "Tianmi Culi" production base in Henan Province. Hua County Nanyuan Agricultural Trade Co., Ltd. was established in October 2010 and oversees three melon planting farmers' professional cooperatives: Hua County Lvmeng, Balizheng Fragrant, and Maosheng. The pollution-free Western melon production base in Balizheng Township operates under unified management by Hua County Nanyuan Agricultural Trade Co., Ltd. and the three cooperatives. Production strictly follows pollution-free agricultural product standards, equipped with a testing lab and instruments such as melon quality detectors and pesticide residue detectors to ensure reliable quality control. In October 2011, the "Balizheng Township" brand "Tianmi Culi" melons produced by the Balizheng Fragrant Melon Planting Farmers' Professional Cooperative won a gold award at the "National Agricultural Products Trade Fair" held in Chengdu.

　　The "Tianmi Culi" melons produced by the Balizheng Fragrant Melon Planting Farmers' Professional Cooperative are available on the market from early to mid-May each year until early November. The supply period is long, with large volumes available, peaking at up to 1,000 tons per day. In May 2011, the cooperative expanded its operations by building the "Hua County Jinyuyuan Melon and Vegetable Trading Market" near the base. Located at the heart of the Western melon production base in Balizheng Township, the market is adjacent to the eastern exit of the Da-Guang Expressway in Hua County and Provincial Highway Yu 222, covering an area of 50 mu. It enjoys convenient transportation and complete supporting facilities including parking, accommodation, and dining, making it extremely convenient for clients to conduct business at the base.

　　"Survive by quality, develop by reputation" has always been the guiding principle and promise upheld by Hua County Nanyuan Agricultural Trade Co., Ltd. The company sincerely invites merchants from around the world to visit the "Hua County Jinyuyuan Melon and Vegetable Trading Market" to conduct business. The company is committed to providing you with the utmost convenience through warm and attentive service. At the same time, the company reminds all merchants and consumers to look for the "Balizheng Township" brand trademark when purchasing "Tianmi Culi" melons to avoid counterfeit products.