What is watermelon? It is a crop belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family.

What kind of crop is watermelon?

Watermelon is a crop belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family. Although my country is the world's largest watermelon producer, watermelon does not originate from China. The original place of production of watermelon is Africa. It used to be a wild plant of the Cucurbitaceae family. Later, it was artificially cultivated into an edible watermelon. The suitable growth temperature for watermelon is about 30 degrees.

Watermelon Origin Distribution

Watermelon is mainly grown in Hainan Island in the south of my country, and in Shandong Province in the north. It is more concentrated in the northwest of Shandong Province. Hebei and Gansu are also rich in watermelon crops.

Watermelon production and economic benefits

1. Watermelon production

Generally, the yield of large watermelons is between 7,000 and 10,000 kilograms per acre. If it is cultivated for multiple crops, the yield will be even higher. As for small watermelons, the yield is generally between 3,000 and 5,000 kilograms per acre.

2. Economic benefits of watermelon

The output value of watermelon is particularly high when cultivated in protected areas. By combining open field cultivation with protected cultivation, the total supply time of watermelon can reach 6 to 7 months per year. As far as the whole country is concerned, due to differences in climatic conditions in different regions and different planting patterns, the economic effect of watermelon being on the market throughout the year can be achieved.