Tanmai watermelon is produced in the area of ​​Tanmai in the village of Liangcun. It is made three times a year. It is about 1,000 grams. Because of its origin in Tanmai, it is named Tanmai watermelon. Tanmai watermelon is green, smooth and delicate, with less skin and thin seeds. The fruit is bright red and juicy, sweet, honeyy and slag-free. It is called "the king of melon".

Guangdong Zhaoqing specialties Tanmai watermelon, Tanmai watermelon produced in the area of ​​Tanmai in Liangcun, built three times a year, a small head, about 1000 grams, because the origin is in Tanmai, hence the name Tanmai watermelon. Tanmai watermelon is green, smooth and delicate, with less skin and thin seeds. The fruit is bright red and juicy, sweet, honeyy and slag-free. It is called "the king of melon". In 2013, the planting area was about 240 mu, the output was 735 tons, and the output value was more than 2.2 million yuan. Tanmai watermelon is called “Xiaohongbao”. The fruit shape is small. The weight of a single melon is 1.5-3 kg. The skin is thin and the flesh is bright red and sweet. It can be planted in three years and does not need to be rotated. The root system of Tanmai watermelon is deep and wide, and it has a wide adaptability to soil conditions. The most suitable one is sand loam with certain water retention and fertilizer retention capacity. When the watermelon grows 5 to 7 leaves, the heart is topped. When 4 to 5 vines grow (that is, the vine grows to about 50 m), choose 3 to 4 strong main vines to leave, and the remaining vines are removed. The main vine between each watermelon plant and the plant is fixed separately with a small bamboo stick. When the melon grows to the size of the teacup, the heart is controlled. Generally, the melons are selected about 3 days after fruit setting. Only 3 to 4 melons with uniform growth and melon color are left on each of the 3 to 4 main vines, and the rest are removed. Thus, the size of the melon grows evenly, with an average of 2 kg to 3 kg. About Tanmai watermelon. There is also a story in the local area: Liang Songgang, Zhuang Zhuang, the word line, Huaiji Liang Village, at the age of 46, Ming Jiajing thirteen years, the old Jiawu (AD 1534) election. During his tenure, he loved the people as a child, and his political achievements were excellent. The people who respected the gods were called the gods. They were very important to the superiors. They were soon promoted to the Nanhai County Zhengtang, and they were also responsible for Panyu and Shunde. Once I went back to the township, I passed through the watermelon land of the name of Tanmai, and I ate the watermelons that were abundant in the local area. I felt fresh and sweet. After returning to Nanhai County, the nostalgic heart was born, so every year, the relatives and friends took the Tanmai watermelon from Liangcun. Go to the house and taste it for friends and family. The locals know that "Shenjun" loves Tanmai watermelon, so it forms a custom.

Technical requirements for quality of Tanmai watermelon 1. Variety Small watermelon varieties 2. Site conditions The slope of the ground is below 20 degrees, the soil texture is sandy loam or light sandy loam, the soil pH is 5.5-7, and the soil thickness is ≥40 cm. Organic matter content ≥1.7%, 1 year rotation, grafting cultivation 2 years rotation. Third, cultivation management Seeding period of seedlings from February to September. 2. 3. Fertilization applies ≥4.5 tons of organic fertilizer per hectare per hectare. 4, pruning and vine selection: picking 5 to 7 leaves, select 3 to 4 strong side vines. After the fruit is set, only one melon is selected for each side of the vine. 5. Environmental and safety requirements: The use of pesticides, fertilizers, etc. must comply with relevant national regulations and must not pollute the environment. 4. Harvesting is harvested from May to November, and early maturing varieties are harvested 25 to 30 days after flowering. V. Quality Features 1. The characteristics of the skin are thin and meaty, with no residue and less seeds, and the taste is sweet. 2. Physical and chemical indicators: single fruit weight 2 ~ 3.5kg, peel thickness ≤ 11mm, soluble solids ≥ 9%. 3. Safety and other quality technical requirements: Product safety and other quality technical requirements must comply with relevant national regulations.

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Producers within the scope of the production of Tanmai watermelon may apply to the Huaiji County Market Supervision Administration for the use of the “Special Mark for Geographical Indication Products”, which shall be reviewed by the Guangdong Provincial Bureau of Quality and Technical Supervision and reported to the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine for approval. The testing institution of Tanmai watermelon is selected by the Guangdong Provincial Bureau of Quality and Technical Supervision in the testing institutions that meet the qualification requirements.