Xinfeng Chayote, which can be used for both cooking and fruit. In addition, the shape of the melon is like the two palms, and it is also called the palm of the hand. It has the meaning of Buddhist blessing and is deeply loved by people. The appearance of Xinfeng Chayote is thick and even, with a single weight of about 300-350g. The melon skin is green and moist, no insect spots, no mottling. The palate is crispy, sweet and juicy. It is unique in nutrition and rich in nutrients such as protein and dietary fiber, as well as trace elements such as selenium and potassium.

Xinfeng Chayote Quality Technical Requirements (1) Variety. Green skin without stinging chayote. (2) Site conditions. The soil texture is loam or red loam soil. The rice plots, pits and hills and slopes in the protected area range from 400m to 800m. The soil pH is 6.8 to 7.0, the soil organic matter content is ≥1.0%, and the topsoil thickness is 50cm. (3) Cultivation management. 1. 2. 3. Way: scaffolding cultivation. 4. Fertilization: Annual application of organic fertilizer ≥19.0 tons and inorganic nitrogen ≤0.15 tons per hectare. 5. Irrigation water: mountain spring water, mountain stream water. 6. Environmental and safety requirements: The use of pesticides, fertilizers, etc. must comply with relevant national regulations and must not pollute the environment. (4) Harvesting. 1. 2. 3. Maturity: Before the kernel is unripe. 4. Packing: Single melon bagging, specification box with soft fabric that meets hygienic quality requirements, and baskets. 5. Storage: Store in a cool place after packaging. (5) Quality characteristics. 1. Taste: crisp, sweet. Single melon weight (fresh melon) ≥ 300g. 2. 3. Safety requirements: Product safety indicators must meet the relevant regulations of the state for similar products.

Apply to：
The producers of the Xinfeng Chayote GI product protection area can apply to the Quality and Technical Supervision Bureau of Xinfeng County of Guangdong Province for the application of the “Special Mark for Geographical Indication Products”, which is subject to the examination by the Guangdong Provincial Bureau of Quality and Technical Supervision. The General Administration announced the approval. The legal inspection agency of Xinfeng Chayote is designated by Guangdong Quality and Technical Supervision Bureau.