Sydney melon, also known as melon, has a long history of cultivation in China. In the "Book of Songs", the cloud: "July, melon, August broken pot", "Zhongtian has a scorpion, there is a melon in the battlefield", many scholars believe that this "melon" is melon, Leping Sydney melon, produced in Guangxi Leping, taste sweet , unique flavor.

[Landmark Geography] Sydney melon is a kind of warm and heat-resistant crop. The growth temperature is 20~30°C. Generally, it can grow well above 30°C and below 35°C. The growth temperature can reach up to 45~50. At °C, below 13 °C, the growth of the plants was inhibited, and freezing damage occurred at 5 °C. The growth of stems and leaves at seedling stage has certain adaptability to low temperature, and the high temperature is required during fruit ripening, and the temperature difference between day and night is not strict. The normal growth and development of plants requires 10 to 12 hours of sunshine per day. The water needs to be large during the growth period, and the moisture resistance is strong, but it is not resistant to cockroaches. Low air humidity is required during fruit ripening, and the quality of the fruit is also good when the relative humidity is low. The soil to be planted is required to be breathable and hydrophobic. The pH of the soil is preferably from 6 to 6.8, but the requirements for pH are not very strict. Leping Town has plenty of sunshine, high annual average temperature, high quality water resources and large areas of alluvial sand, river beach and hilly land. The soil is loose and breathable. From February to November, the supply of temperature, light and moisture is in full compliance with the conditions required for the growth of cantaloupe, so Leping Sydney melons exhibit a very good quality flavor. Leping Town has plenty of sunshine, high annual average temperature, high quality water resources and large areas of alluvial sand, river beach and hilly land. The soil is loose and breathable. From February to November, the supply of temperature, light and moisture is in full compliance with the conditions required for the growth of cantaloupe, so Leping Sydney melons exhibit a very good quality flavor. [Culture Background] Melon has a long history of cultivation in China. In the Book of Songs, the cloud: "July, melons, August breaks the pot", "Zhongtian has a scorpion, and there is a melon in the battlefield." Many scholars believe that this "melon" is a melon, and the more direct evidence is from 4000 years ago. The former cultural site (Wu Xing Qianshan) discovered melon seeds. The seeds of melons were also found in the tomb of Mawangdui No. 1 in Changsha, Hunan Province, discovered in 1972. The shape and skin color of melons are various. "Wang Shunong Shu" records: "There are many melons, which cannot be enumerated. In the name of the name, there are dragon liver, tiger palm, .... White group, ...". Sanshui Leping has been planting melon for a long time. According to folk investigations, Sanshui Leping introduced melons from the Central Plains in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties and began planting. There is an allusion to the populae and the famous historical and cultural village of China, Sanshui Daqitou Ancient Village. It is said that the Qing Dynasty Zhenwei general Zheng Jin, Leping people also, because of his mother's death to return home to filial piety, Cixi decreed to grant Jianhaoyuan (now the Daqitou ancient village). On the day of the completion of the Galaxy, the officials and nostalgia of the four parties came to congratulate, and Zheng Jin’s banquet was a banquet. After three rounds of drinking, Zheng Jin was drunk, and at this time the same clan offered a melon to hangover. Melon is full of fragrance, the food is full of cool, sweet as honey juice, suddenly lost all the wine, ask what is this? The township people have a name called melon, and they are called melons, and they are called honey. They are not a unified title. They are local products. Zheng Jin said after a little thought that this object is shaped like a northern Sydney, it is called a Sydney melon. The name of the Sydney melon was opened locally. According to the old Sanshui County records: Sydney melons are mainly concentrated in Leping planting, two-year-old, suitable for the growth of the site. The area planted before liberation has reached hundreds of acres. Because the soil of Leping Town is mostly alluvial soil, loose and breathable, with sufficient sunshine, warm climate, abundant water source, excellent water quality and convenient drainage, it is the ideal growing environment for Sydney melon, thus forming the excellent quality characteristics of Sydney melon in the local area. . In the past, for various reasons, Sydney melons were only scattered in the local area. Since the liberation, especially since the reform and opening up, as the Leping Town of Sanshui has gradually become the vegetable and fruit supply base in large cities such as Guangzhou, Foshan and Shenzhen, the production of Sydney melon in Leping Town has had the opportunity to develop and its outstanding quality. The title of "Leping Sydney Melon" is gone. [Brand Construction] In order to promote and protect the healthy development of the production of Sydney pears in Leping Town, the local government has done a lot of work in terms of production technology and production environment. Continuous innovation in technology, such as adopting mulch film covering technology, improving ground temperature and reducing air humidity; concentrating sowing seedlings to improve seedling quality; improving seedling disease resistance and growth by grafting seedling technology, reducing pesticide use; protecting irrigation Water resources, standardized planting techniques, etc., this series of measures has made the Sydney melon production area a pollution-free production base and obtained provincial certification. In order to enhance the brand competitiveness of “Leping Sydney Melon” and regulate its production, sales and import and export business, in order to be in line with international standards, Leping Town has established a supplier including growers, distributors, grafted seedlings, etc. More than 800 members of the "Leping Town Sydney Melon Association". The association provides members with services such as planting technology exchange platform, grafted seedling supply, product sales information, etc., to ensure the sustainable development of Leping Town's industrialization of Sydney.

Leping Sydney melon quality technical requirements (a) variety. Yinhui. (2) Site conditions. The soil is alluvial sand, river beach and hilly land. The soil organic matter content is ≥1.2%, and the soil pH is 5.5 to 6.8. (3) Cultivation management. 1. Planting time: from February to September. 2. Cultivation method: sorghum, covered with plastic film, planted on the ground. 3. Planting density: no more than 250 plants per 667m2 (mu). 4. Seedling transplanting: grafting and seedling transplanting with local white melon as rootstock. 5. Pruning: 4 vines (child vines) pruning, vines 6 to 18 nodes of the sun vines. 6. Retaining melon: Leave 12 to 16 fruits per plant. 7. Fertilization: The base fertilizer is mainly high-quality organic fertilizer, 2000kg to 2500kg per 667m2 (mu). 8. Water control: no irrigation for one week before maturity. 9. Environmental and safety requirements: The use of pesticides, fertilizers, etc. must comply with relevant national regulations and must not pollute the environment. (4) Harvesting. 25 to 30 days after flowering and pollination, the epidermis is shiny, and it can be harvested when the stalk begins to turn pale yellow. (5) Quality characteristics. 1. Sensory features: The project refers to the shape of a melon shaped near the circle, the top is slightly smaller, and the single melon weighs 300 to 500 grams. The skin of the pericarp is smooth, dark green in the early stage, and gradually becomes green, white, green and white. When fully mature, the skin is slightly golden in the white. The fruit of the section is fruity and fleshy with white flesh. The palate is rich in aroma, sweet and juicy, with less fiber and good flavor. 2. Physical and chemical indicators: Project indicators soluble solids (%) 12 to 16 total acid (based on citric acid) (%) ≤ 0.23. Safety requirements: Product safety indicators must meet the relevant national regulations for similar products.

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Producers within the scope of protection of Leping Sydney melon GI products may apply to the Sanshui District of Foshan City, Guangdong Province for the use of “Special Marks for Geographical Indication Products”, which are approved by the Guangdong Provincial Bureau of Quality and Technical Supervision and approved by the AQSIQ. . The statutory testing agency of Leping Sydney is designated by the Guangdong Provincial Bureau of Quality and Technical Supervision.