Heze’s specialty fruits include Nanwangdian watermelon, Heze papaya, Chengwu dongzao, Wanfu melon, Caozhou mirror persimmon, Caozhou papaya, and Dongming watermelon.

1. Nanwangdian Watermelon

Nanwangdian watermelon is a specialty fruit in Heze, Shandong. It has a long history and has been cultivated since the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The geographical environment of Dingtao is very suitable for the growth of watermelons. It has four distinct seasons, cool autumn and dry spring, sufficient sunshine, and distinct changes in the four seasons. The watermelons produced are bright in color, crispy in the flesh, sweet and juicy, with low fiber content and refreshing.

2. Heze Papaya

Papaya is a specialty product of Heze, Shandong. Heze has a superior geographical environment, fertile soil, abundant precipitation, and very good drainage. It is very suitable for growing papaya. The grown papaya has beautiful appearance, rich fragrance, sweet and sour taste, and unique flavor. It also has the functions of benefiting the liver, seasoning, strengthening the spleen, relaxing muscles and activating blood circulation, and is listed as one of the four specialties of Heze.

3. Chengwudongzao

Chengwu Dongzao is a special fruit in Heze, Shandong. Heze has a unique geographical environment, with sufficient sunlight throughout the year, abundant heat, and rain and heat in the same season, which is very suitable for the growth of winter jujubes. The winter jujubes produced have thick flesh, thin and crisp texture, rich juice, and high quality, and are deeply loved by consumers.