Where is the selenium-sand watermelon produced? A detailed explanation of the main production areas

Selenium-sand watermelon is mainly produced in the Huanxiangshan area of Zhongwei City, Ningxia, and the Zhongwei selenium-sand watermelon is a specialty of Zhongwei City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, and is also a national agro-product geographical indication.

The current protection scope of Zhongwei selenium-sand watermelon:

The geographical indication protection area of Zhongwei selenium-sand watermelon covers 3 counties (districts), 10 townships and 124 administrative villages under the jurisdiction of Zhongwei City, including 4 townships (towns) in Shapotou District: Xiangshan Township, Xingren Town, Changle Town and Yongkang Town; 4 townships (towns) in Zhongning County: Mingsha Town, Baima Township, Hanjiaoshui and Xutao Township; and 2 townships in Haiyuan County: Guanqiao Township and Gaoya Township. The geographical coordinates are 104°51′22″-105°59′04″ east longitude and 36°50′14″-37°29′34″ north latitude.

The price of selenium-sand watermelon:

Selenium-sand watermelon loaded for shipment at 10 jin and above: 0.4-0.55 yuan/jin;

Selenium-sand watermelon is 0.8-1.0 yuan per jin, specifically determined by the market price: 0.8-1 yuan/jin;

Selenium-sand watermelon from 8 jin: 0.35-0.42 yuan/jin.

Because selenium-sand watermelon is rich in selenium, zinc and various other trace elements and vitamins, it is known as “the essence of the central arid zone, a precious watermelon grown from cracks in stones”. Moreover, Zhongwei selenium-sand watermelon contains the element selenium, with a selenium content of 0.0026-0.0048 mg/kg. The total sugar content of the melon is 5.6-9.4 g/100 g, and the vitamin C content is 6.2-10.5 mg/100 g. It is one of the best fruits in summer.