Where is the melon in Donggou?

Donggou green husk hanging wax gourd is a specialty of Donggou Town, Liangzi Lake, Ezhou City, Hubei Province.

Donggou green melon is a local variety in Ezhou City, Hubei Province, and its origin is Donggou Town, Liangzihu District, Ezhou City, Hubei Province. Donggou Town Green-skinned Guagua is a farmer variety in Ezhou. 1950 was introduced from Hunan by local farmers, and it has maintained good variety characteristics so far. Donggou green-skinned winter melon variety has a vine, strong growth potential and palm-shaped leaves. Green-skinned wax gourd is flat and delicious, which can induce diuresis and reduce swelling, clear away heat and reduce fire, and relieve summer heat and promote fluid production. This variety is early-maturing, with the weight of single melon 15 kg, and the maximum can reach 40 kg. 2-3 melons per frame, green husk, rectangle, transverse diameter of 35 cm, meat thickness of 7.5 cm. Generally, the output per hectare is about 60 thousand Jin, which is resistant to storage and transportation and of good quality. Suitable for frying, boiling and simmering soup. Its melon seeds have curative effects on intestinal pain, lung pain and urinary pain. Guapi can treat edema. This product participated in the 65438-0956 Sun Yicheng County Agricultural Exhibition and was recognized as an excellent variety by the national cuisine.