Qihe Watermelon [Shandong Qihe Specialty]

What is Qihe watermelon? Authentic Shandong Qihe Specialty: Qihe Watermelon

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Introduction to Qihe Watermelon

Qihe Watermelon is a specialty of Qihe County, Dezhou City, Shandong Province. Qihe watermelon is a nationally protected geographical indication product for agricultural products

Qihe County, Dezhou City has been planting watermelons for decades. The watermelons grown are not only of good variety, but also of good quality

Purchasing tips

1. Look at the melon skin: For flower skin melons, the patterns should be clear, with distinct depth and lightness. A watermelon with neat patterns is a good melon<2. Look at the melon vine: If the vine has a straight line, don't use it, but if it's curled up, it's very sweet<3. Look at the navel: The smaller the navel, the better. On the contrary, the larger the navel, the thicker the skin and the more unappetizing it is. The narrow and tight navel of the melon represents good fertilization management and fruit development, with good sweetness and taste<4. Touch the melon skin: Use your fingers to touch the melon skin. If the skin feels smooth and hard, it is a good melon. If the skin is sticky or soft, it is a second best melon

5. Listen to the sound: A sound that is just right in maturity is similar to patting the big belly, with a lower sound. If the sound is like patting the head, it indicates that it is not mature enough

6. Weigh. The higher the maturity of watermelon, the lighter its weight. Watermelons of the same size are generally considered light, while those that are too heavy are considered raw

Storage method

Watermelon is a tropical fruit with a cold nature! Putting it in the refrigerator is more likely to increase cold damage and is not good for the human digestive system. It is recommended to cut it open and wrap it with plastic wrap, pack it in a small cardboard box, and then refrigerate it to avoid direct contact between cold air and melon meat, which can reduce cold damage and preserve the best taste

Regional Scope

The Qihe Watermelon Production Area is located in Huadian Township, Liuqiao Township, Zhu'a Town, and Jiaomiao Town in Qihe County, with a total of 107 administrative villages under its jurisdiction. The geographical scope extends from Nilun River in the east to Zhaoniu River in the west, from National Highway 309 in Jiaomiao Town in the south to the Beijing Shanghai Railway in the north. The geographical coordinates are 116 ° 39 ′ -116 ° 46 ′ E longitude and 36 ° 33 ′ -36 ° 48 ′ N latitude. The total area of the region is 234.1 square kilometers, with a protected planting area of 3333.3 hectares and an annual total output of 250000 tons

1. External features: The Qihe watermelon is large, thin skinned, oval shaped, generally weighing between 8kg and 11kg. The skin is dark green with fine mesh or stripes between, and the thickness of the skin is ≤ 1.0cm. 2. Internal characteristics: Melon flesh with large red sand flesh, sweet and juicy, small and few seeds, edible rate ≥ 75%, total acidity ≤ 0.2; Rich in mineral salts and various vitamins, soluble solids ≥ 10%, zinc ≥ 0.5, calcium ≥ 5.0, iron ≥ 0.2

3. Quality and safety regulations: The environmental conditions of Qihe watermelon production site meet the requirements of "NY5110-2002 Environmental Conditions for Pollution free Watermelon Production Area", and the product quality meets the requirements of "NY/T5109-2005 Pollution free Watermelon Production Area"