Zhongmou Watermelon [Henan Zhongmou Specialty]

What is Zhongmou watermelon? Authentic Henan Zhongmou Specialty: Zhongmou Watermelon

Summary:Do you want to know what Zhongmou Watermelon is? This article is a specialized article that provides a detailed introduction to theHenan Zhongmu specialty - Zhongmu Watermelon. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of Zhongmu Specialty Network, who reviewed and collected relevant information on Zhongmu Watermelon. The full text takes about 9 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Zhongmu Watermelon

Basic Introduction of Watermelon in Zhongmou

The total planting area of watermelons in Zhongmou County is over 120000 mu. Watermelons will be available on protected land after May 1st, and will enter the peak period in mid to late May. Seedless watermelons will be available from the end of May to mid June. Ludi will be launched in late June and reach its peak in July

Zhongmou watermelon has a good appearance, a positive flesh color, and a beautiful taste. It enjoys the reputation of "seeds like gems, flesh like honey, Zhongmou watermelon sweet to the skin" and "cool competing for ice and snow sweetness competing for honey, fragrant brushing laughter teeth and water". The planting area in the county once reached over 200000 acres. Zhengza 5, which once accounted for 50% of the national early maturing watermelon varieties, as well as the renowned seedless black honey series, honey jade series, Zhengkang series and other high-quality watermelon varieties, were successfully cultivated and promoted in Zhongmu, making it a well-known watermelon production base in China. Especially in recent years, the Zhongmu County Committee and Government have vigorously promoted the industrialization of watermelon management, and the efficiency of watermelon cultivation has steadily improved; The extensive application of comprehensive prevention and control technology by melon farmers, the use of green organic fertilizers, and the promotion of standardized production have further improved the quality of watermelons; At the same time, we actively promote the adjustment of watermelon variety structure and planting mode. Since 2004, Zhongmu Watermelon has been awarded the title of "Famous Agricultural Product of Henan Province" for two consecutive years. The "Wuzhou Green Source" pollution-free watermelon brand registered in 2006 has further increased the popularity of Zhongmu Watermelon and strengthened its market competitiveness. In 2008, the watermelon planting area in the county was 120000 mu, with an expected total output of 280000 tons. It is the largest national standardized, pollution-free, and early maturing watermelon planting demonstration base in the Central Plains region

Main varieties and market time:

The greenhouse watermelon varieties mainly include the Jingxin series of poinsettia and Century Pioneer, as well as the seedless series of Heimi No. 5 and Honey Seedless. The planting area is 30000 mu, and the expected output is 80000 tons. The listing and sales will begin around May 1st, and the basic sales will end around June 10th. The listing and sales period will last for one and a half months

The main varieties of Gongpeng watermelon are the extra large Xinxin, poinsettia Xinxin, extra large Jingxin, etc. in the Jingxin series, with a planting area of 40000 mu and an expected yield of 100000 tons. Listed for sale around June 10th

The main varieties of open field watermelon are Zhengkang No.1 and No.2 in the Zhengkang series, Zhengza No.5 in the Zhengza series, Kaiza No.2 and No.8 in the Kaiza series, Yuyi series, etc. The planting area is 50000 mu and the expected yield is 100000 tons. Listed for sale in mid June, with basic sales ending in early July

Nutritional value: Watermelon is rich in nutrients, and modern nutrition has found that watermelon does not contain fat; Containing carbohydrates, proteins, free amino acids, malic acid, crude fiber, carotenoids, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, niacin, vitamin C, calcium, phosphorus, iron and other components

The nationally renowned excellent varieties, superior watermelon quality, convenient and fast transportation conditions, market system spread throughout urban and rural areas, and civilized and standardized market environment will surely attract friends from all over the world to come to Zhongmou for various forms of watermelon purchase and sales activities

Regional Scope

Zhongmou County is located between 34 ° 26 ′ -34 ° 56 ′ N latitude and 113 ° 46 ′ -114 ° 12 ′ E longitude, in the hinterland of the Central Plains and the central eastern part of Henan Province, under the jurisdiction of Zhengzhou City. To the east is the ancient capital Kaifeng City, to the west is the provincial capital Zhengzhou City, to the south is Xinzheng City and Weishi County, and to the north is the Yellow River, facing Yuanyang County across the river. The maximum length (distance between coordinate vertices) of the territory from north to south is 55 kilometers, the maximum width from east to west is 39 kilometers, the total area is 1396.83 square kilometers, and the suitable watermelon planting area is 8467 hectares, with an annual yield of 355900 tons. The protection scope includes 16 townships including Yaojia, Hansi, Zhangzhuang, Bagang, Huangdian, Diaojia, Sanguanmiao, Guandu, Baisha, Dameng, Zheng'an, Jiulong, Liuji, Wantan, Yanming Lake, and Langchenggang, as well as 2 street offices on Qingnian Road and Dongfeng Road, and 380 administrative villages

Product Quality Characteristics

1. External Sensory Features: Good appearance and marketability, large and uniform size, beautiful skin color, outstanding taste, red sand pulp, sweet and fragrant, melt in the mouth, high sugar content of fruit, good quality, suitable for fresh consumption and deep processing products. 2. Internal quality indicators: In addition to the nutritional components of regular watermelons, Zhongmou watermelons have a high content of soluble solids. According to the Fruit and Seedling Quality Supervision and Inspection Testing Center of the Ministry of Agriculture (Zhengzhou), the soluble solids (middle) content of Zhongmou watermelons reaches 9-10%, the soluble solids (edge) content reaches 7-8%, the skin thickness is 0.4-1.0CM, and the fiber content is 0.1-0. 2%, lycopene 56-57mg/kg. Zhongmou watermelon has a good taste and unique flavor, and is deeply loved by the public. 3. Safety requirements: The production area must comply with the "NY5110-2002 Environmental Conditions for Pollution free Watermelon Production Areas" standard, and the production management process must strictly follow the "NY/T 5111-2002 Technical Regulations for Pollution free Watermelon Production". The use of unregistered and nationally prohibited agricultural inputs such as fertilizers and pesticides is prohibited