1. The ripening time of cantaloupe in natural environment is from July to September every year. At present, the growth cycle of cantaloupe can be controlled by modern cultivation techniques, which can be put on the market in May or June at the earliest and mature after10-1at the latest.

2. Hami melon has different shapes, full flesh, unique flavor, crisp and refreshing taste, mainly produced in Turpan basin and Hami basin, and is rich in nutrition, with the highest sugar content of 2 1%.

3. Hami melon is not only sweet, but also nutritious. According to the analysis, the dry matter of Hami melon contains 2.6%-6.7% cellulose and 4.6%- 15.8% sugar, as well as pectin, malic acid, vitamins A, B, C, nicotinic acid, calcium, phosphorus, iron and other elements. The iron content is two or three times higher than chicken and 17 times higher than milk. Hami melon can not only be eaten fresh, but also be made into honeydew melon, dried wax gourd and fruit juice.