Dongtai Watermelon [Jiangsu Dongtai Specialty]

What is Dongtai watermelon? Authentic Jiangsu Dongtai specialty: Dongtai watermelon

Summary:Do you want to know what Dongtai watermelon is? This article is a detailed introduction to the special product of Dongtai, Jiangsu Province - Dongtai Watermelon. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network after reviewing and collecting relevant information about Dongtai Watermelon. The full text takes about 5 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Dongtai Watermelon and the product characteristics of Dongtai Watermelon? How did the history of Dongtai watermelon come about? Awards and honors for Dongtai Watermelon

Basic Introduction of Dongtai Watermelon

"Dongtai Watermelon" has a planting history of more than 800 years, and has formed its own flavor characteristics with its unique geographical location, superior soil conditions, and rich planting experience. Varieties such as Te Xiaofeng and Early Spring Hongyu are suitable for market demand in terms of fruit size, color, and internal quality. The products are very popular and sweet throughout the Jiangnan region. Jinghuang fruit flesh type "Dongtai watermelon": available in varieties such as Te Xiaofeng and Te Xiaolan, with a delicate and juicy taste, it is a great choice for relieving heat and thirst

Since ancient times, Dongtai has witnessed the eastward trend of the sea, rapid land formation, gradual utilization of mudflat and grasslands, and the development of salt industry and agriculture in rural areas. The eastern region of Dongtai is bounded by Fangong Causeway, which is a plain formed by the impact of the Yangtze River and Huai River sediments during the ebb and flow of tides, gradually extending eastward. The terrain also increases gradually (the highest point on the east side of the embankment is 5.1 meters high, 2-3 meters higher than the western area). Watermelon is a drought tolerant crop, particularly suitable for planting on sandy loam soil in this region. According to historical records, in 1023 AD (the first year of the Tian Sheng era), when the famous historical figure Fan Zhongyan was serving as the supervisor of the Xixi Salt Warehouse in Dongtai, many farmers had already planted watermelons, and there began to be watermelon markets in the city. Due to the topography of Dongtai, which is high in the east, low in the west, high in the south, and low in the north, the farmland in history has varied greatly, with large and small plots. The western region of Dixi is known for its high level farmland and low level shipping; The Didong area is known for its high fields for growing melons and low fields for letting crows fly. From 1917 to 1940, efforts were made to develop and cultivate abandoned stoves, build embankments to prevent moisture, and open up waterways, achieving the goal of having district rivers, Kuang rivers, Kuang rivers, and Tiao gullies within the district. Combined with land leveling, strip farming was established, providing basic agricultural facilities for watermelon production to resist incoming water and prevent tidal backflow, gradually forming a regional planting pattern for watermelon crops

Awards and Honors of Dongtai Watermelon

In 1999, Dongtai Watermelon became famous in the domestic market with the "Jiami" brand green food logo. In 2002, it was awarded the Jiangsu Province Famous Brand Product. In September 2003, Dongtai Watermelon Production and Sales Association applied for the "Dongtai Watermelon" certification trademark, which was officially accepted by the State Administration for Industry and Commerce's Trademark Office, adding wings to Dongtai's characteristic watermelon products and making their market reputation even more prominent