The ripening time of Hami melon is from July to September, and some will be delayed until October. Its price will be affected by the variety and market conditions. It is about 3 yuan to 5 yuan per pound. Crisp and juicy, with thick and delicate meat, fragrant and refreshing, it has always been loved by people. It is rich in nutrients and has the effects of clearing away heat from the lungs, relieving hunger, facilitating bowel movements, replenishing qi, and relieving coughs.

Hami melon production areas

Hami melons are mainly produced in Xinjiang, China. Except for the alpine areas, they are grown in most areas. They are mainly grown in Shixian County, Hami and Turpan basins in southern Xinjiang.

There are many varieties of cantaloupe, mainly including Xizhoumi, Donghu, Black Eyebrow, Hongxincrii, Huangdanzi, Xuelihong, Jiashi melon, etc.

Hami melon maturity time

Hami melon takes 30-60 days from flowering to fruiting. It will bear fruit from May to July. The maturity time is from July to September. The maturity will be delayed until October.

Hami melons can be harvested and put on the market after they are mature. The market price will be affected by the variety and market conditions, and is about 3 yuan to 5 yuan per pound.

When to plant cantaloupe

Hami melon needs to be sown at a suitable time. Generally, it should be sown after the late frost, when the ground temperature at a soil depth of 10 cm is stable at about 14 degrees, and covered with mulch. If so, it can be sown around April 20. If it is planted in the open field, the sowing period can be delayed to around May 20.

Effects and functions of Hami melon

Hami melon is crisp and juicy, has thick and delicate flesh, and is fragrant and refreshing. It has always been loved by people. It contains vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin C, carotene, Nutrients such as niacin have the effects of clearing away heat from the lungs, treating hunger, facilitating bowel movements, replenishing qi, and relieving coughs.