Tan Du Watermelon

Tan Du Watermelon

　　Tan Du Watermelon is a specialty of Tan Du Township, Linxiang City, Yueyang, Hunan Province. The watermelons from Tan Du Township have bright red flesh, tender and refreshing texture, low fiber content, high edible rate, high sugar content, and excellent flavor.

　　Tan Du Township in Linxiang City, Hunan Province, enjoys a superior geographical environment, with National Highway 107 and the Beijing-Zhuhai Expressway passing through. In recent years, the local Party committee and government have focused on watermelon cultivation as a key industry to increase farmers' income. They have implemented pre-production measures such as providing scientific training and promoting the cultivation techniques of premium watermelon varieties like “Dongting No. 1”; during production, experts are invited for field management guidance, with strengthened pest and disease control and seedling care; post-harvest, sales are facilitated through online platforms and the local watermelon association. This year, the township planted a total of 10,000 mu of watermelons, yielding over 40 million kilograms, with sales revenue reaching more than 30 million yuan. Tan Du Watermelon stood out at the Watermelon Festival held at Changsha’s largest watermelon wholesale market, receiving widespread acclaim.

　　Dongting No. 1 Seedless Watermelon, also known as “Xiang Watermelon No. 11,” is a new watermelon variety successfully developed through years of research and selection by the Yueyang Agricultural Science Research Institute. It features high sugar content, excellent quality, strong market competitiveness, and is highly favored by consumers.