Shuangfeng Watermelon

Shuangfeng Watermelon

　　Shuangfeng County has a long history of watermelon cultivation and covers a large planting area. The watermelons produced here are large and delicious, typically available in the market around July each year. They are known for their abundant juice, sweet taste, fine texture, cool nature, and refreshing flavor, making them an ideal summer treat to beat the heat. The county currently has 30,000 mu of watermelon planting area, mainly distributed across Gantang Town, Qingshu Town, Yongfeng Town, Suoshi Town, Yintang Township, Huamen Town, and other towns.

There is a wide variety of watermelon cultivars, with the main ones including: Xuefeng 304, Hua Pi Seedless, Xiangyu 308, Changmi No. 5 Seedless Watermelon, Black Beauty Gift Mini Watermelon, and Mi Gui Seeded Watermelon. The products are popular in Loudi, Xiangtan, Changsha, and other areas, and are also exported to provinces and cities such as Guangdong and Beijing.