1960s

Basic Introduction to Ganzhou Honeydew Melon Ganzhou Honeydew Melon is a specialty of Ganzhou County, Gansu Province. The county has a long history of growing honeydews, particularly in Ganzhou Township, where varieties like White Lan melon and Yellow River Honey melon began gaining popularity in the 1960s and 1970s. In 2011, it was listed as a protected product under China's Agricultural Products Geographic Indication. Ganzhou has had a history of growing honeydews for over 3,000 years. In recent years, following the principles of "specialization, standardization, branding, and industrialization," Ganzhou County has continuously promoted the development of this representative industry. In 2004, Ganzhou County was named "China's Honeydew Capital" by the Organizing Committee of China’s Specialties Town. In 2011, "Ganzhou Honeydew" and "Ganzhou Watermelon" received certificates for the protection of agricultural products' geographic indications from the Ministry of Agriculture. Twelve specialty agricultural products, including cantaloupe and muskmelon, have been certified as pollution-free by the Ministry of Agriculture and the provincial agriculture and livestock department. Export bases for pollution-free honeydew cultivation have been established in five main areas: Xihu Township, Ganzhou Township, Nancha Town, and others. Additionally, seven professional villages dedicated to growing honeydews covering more than one thousand mu each have…