Yicheng Liushui Watermelon

Last updated 2026-11-12 — 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.