Pengshui Watermelon

Pengshui Watermelon

Pengshui watermelon is a geographical indication certification trademark.

　　 Pengshui watermelon is a specialty of Pengshui County, Chongqing. The supply of watermelons in Pengshui County cannot meet the demand, and they are sold to major markets both within and outside the city. Shan Gan watermelons have won public favor for their excellent quality. Pengshui watermelon has been awarded a national geographical indication certification trademark.

　　 The soil in Anziling Village, Lutang Township, Pengshui Miao-Tujia Autonomous County is mainly sandy, which is suitable for the growth of watermelons. Moreover, the large diurnal temperature variation results in watermelons with high sugar content. In 2012, 1,200 mu of watermelons were planted in the township, and the planting area increased to 1,400 mu in 2013.

　　 In Pengshui County’s Shan Gan Township, watermelon is even more of a pillar industry for increasing local incomes and prosperity. The township has developed 3,500 mu of high-quality watermelon, achieving a yield of 3,000 kilograms per mu, with a total output of 10,000 tons and a total output value of 15 million yuan. The average household income has increased by more than 1,500 yuan. Watermelons are in high demand, selling to major markets both within and outside the city. Shan Gan watermelons have won public favor for their excellent quality, bringing substantial returns to the local people.

　　 In 2013, the “Pengshui Watermelon” applied for by the Pengshui Miao-Tujia Autonomous County Watermelon Association was approved and registered as a Chinese national geographical indication certification trademark by the Trademark Office of the State Administration for Industry and Commerce, with the trademark registration number: 12422865.