Shihu Watermelon [Anhui Guzhen Specialty]

What is Shihu watermelon? Authentic Anhui Guzhen specialty: Shihu watermelon

Summary:Do you want to know what Shihu watermelon is? This article is a detailed introduction to the special product ofGuzhen, Anhui Province - Shihu Watermelon. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network after reviewing and collecting relevant information about Shihu Watermelon. The full text takes about 3 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Shihu Watermelon and the product characteristics of Shihu Watermelon? The awards and honors of Shihu Watermelon

Introduction to Shihu Watermelon

Shihu Watermelon is a characteristic fruit of Guzhen County, Bengbu City, Anhui Province. The fruit is nearly round, with thin and smooth skin, green background stripes, wax powder, crispy and tender red flesh, sweet and juicy taste, low fiber content, and no inverted pulp. The maturity of Shihu watermelons is in June, and the scorching heat is hard to resist. However, when you come to Shihu Township in Guzhen, you have another feeling of dispelling heat, refreshing and pleasant. Because the watermelons here have unique qualities such as thin skin, juicy, sandy flesh, and high sweetness, they are deeply loved by consumers

Guzhen belongs to the transitional zone between subtropical and warm temperate regions, with the longest climate between the north and south. It has four distinct seasons, abundant sunshine, a frost free period of 215 days, an average annual temperature of 14.9 ℃, an average precipitation of 871mm, 2170h sunshine, and a cumulative temperature of 4324.7 ℃ above 10 ℃. This is conducive to the formation of excellent watermelon quality, especially during the period of watermelon fruit enlargement, where the daytime temperature is between 28-32 ℃ and the nighttime temperature is between 13-15 ℃. The temperature difference between day and night is large, and the sunshine hours are about 12 hours, which is conducive to the accumulation of sugar and the formation of quality in Shihu watermelon

Shihu Watermelon Landmark Protection Area: 11 townships and 86 administrative villages under the jurisdiction of Guzhen County, Bengbu City, including Shihu Township, Chengguan Town, Wangzhuang Town, Xinmaqiao Town, Liancheng Town, Liuji Town, Haocheng Town, Zhongxing Township, Renqiao Town, Hugou Town, and Yangmiao Township. The geographical coordinates are 117 ° 07 ′ 57 ″ E to 117 ° 32 ′ 58 ″ E and 33 ° 05 ′ 59 ″ N to 33 ° 25 ′ 13 ″ N. The protected area is 200000 mu and the output is 500000 tons

Awards and honors of Shihu watermelon

In February 2022, "Shihu watermelon" won the National Geographical Indication Certification for Agricultural Products for its unique qualities such as thin skin, juicy, sandy flesh, and high sweetness