The origin of Hami melon is in Xinjiang, China. This plant likes to grow in a climate with four distinct seasons and a large temperature difference between day and night. Its planting history in China is very long, and its main producing areas are Hami, Altay, Shihezi, Turpan and Changji.

Origin of Hami melon varieties

There are many varieties of cantaloupe, which can be divided into two types: reticulated skin and smooth skin. The common varieties are Donghu melon, Black Eyebrow, Jiashi melon, Xuelihong and Xizhoumi, all of which are from China.

Where is the producing area of Hami melon?

Hami melon should be regarded as a specialty of Xinjiang, because its origin is in Xinjiang, and only those produced in Xinjiang can be called Hami melon, which not only tastes sweet, but also has high nutritional value.

Hami melon from different producing areas Xinjiang Hami melon

Hami melon in Xinjiang has sweet and delicious flesh and plump fruit, which ripens in June-1October. The fruit is large and distributed in all cities, and the price per kilogram ranges from 2- 10 yuan.

Shihezi cantaloupe

The Hami melon in Shihezi will ripen in July-September. The Hami melon here is tender, crisp and refreshing, which melts in the mouth and tastes very good. The price per catty ranges from 4- 12 yuan.

Turpan Hami melon

The sugar content of Hami melon in Turpan is as high as 15%, and it ripens in June 6- 10/October every year. It not only tastes excellent, but also has the functions of quenching thirst, relieving annoyance and preventing heatstroke. The price per catty is around 6 yuan.