Introduction to Dezhou Watermelon
Dezhou watermelon is famous nationwide for its large size, thin skin, tender flesh, and delicious taste. The main production areas are Dezhou City and some towns in Pingyuan, Wucheng, and Ling counties. Watermelon cultivation in Texas has a recorded history of over 300 years. According to Tian Wen's "Changhe Zhiji Kao" during the Kangxi reign of the Qing Dynasty, "Guayin Garden is located on the banks of the Tuohai River, 25 miles east of the city, in the middle of Shanjiang Village. According to the investigation, the Guayin Garden in Shanjiang Village at that time should have been located in Yanghudian, Liuji, and Gouli areas on the north bank of Majia River in the southeast of Dezhou City. In 1939, Professor Wu Gengmin from the Department of Agriculture at Shandong University conducted an investigation and wrote: "The cultivation of watermelons in Dezhou has a long history, but it is famous in the world. In recent decades, after the introduction of the excellent variety 1 melon for cultivation, its reputation has greatly increased due to its excellent quality. From Pingjin in the north to Beijing and Shanghai in the south, melon vendors came to seek goods because of its reputation." At that time, during the melon ripening season, Dezhou and Huanghe Ya railway stations, canal docks, and ships were bustling with activity. Later, due to years of war, watermelon production was severely affected
In history, the main varieties of Texas watermelons include 1 melon (Changmi, Western pillow), pear skin, white skin San Yi (San Jie Yi), San Bai, handkerchief stick, May fresh, etc. One of the melons is oblong in shape, with slightly sharp ends and a yellow green skin with fennel leaf patterns on the surface. The melon skin is slightly thick, and the seeds are bright red. The melon flesh comes in two colors: deep yellow and light yellow, with fine and silky texture. The entrance is crispy and sandy, making it a treasure among melons in the past. Due to the fact that watermelons are monoecious and prone to degeneration, most of the old varieties have degenerated and no longer exist, except for some large pear skins and one melon that can still be planted. Since the late 1970s, excellent varieties such as Mibao, Xudong, Qingfeng, Zhongyu No. 6, Zhongbian No. 1, Zhengzhou No. 3, and Fujiuguang have been introduced from other regions, all of which have achieved large-scale harvests
Watermelons prefer sunny and sandy soil. It is better to use sesame paste and soybean cakes as fertilizers, and avoid chemical fertilizers. Dezhou is located in the North China Plain. During the growth of watermelon, there is less rainfall, dry climate and sufficient sunshine. In history, due to the impact of the Yellow River and the Grand Canal, large areas of sandy loam were formed, with fine grains and deep layers, loose texture, and easy water distribution. This natural environment is very conducive to the growth of watermelons. Therefore, Texas watermelons have endured for a long time and enjoyed a great reputationWhat is the nutritional value of Texas watermelonTexas watermelon has rich nutritional and medicinal value. According to measurements, every 100 grams of melon flesh contains about 9-12 grams of sugar, as well as various vitamins, calcium, phosphorus, iron, protein, amino acids, and other substances needed by the human body. It is an indispensable fruit for people to prevent heatstroke, cool down, clear heat, and quench thirst in summer