Greenhouse melons

Greenhouse melons

　　  The production of greenhouse melons (cantaloupes) in Laoting County has seen large-scale development, forming several production models including greenhouses, simple greenhouses, and plastic tunnels. High-quality thin-skinned melon varieties such as Hongcheng No.10, Jingxiang No.2, Fu’er No.15, Jinxiangyu, Tianbao, Jinji, and Super Beauty are selected. The fruits are characterized by their broad pear shape, thin skin, thick flesh with a glossy appearance, sweet and crisp taste, rich aroma, and good storage and transportability—making them suitable for supermarket sales. Laoting County has become the largest greenhouse thin-skinned melon (cantaloupe) production base in northern China. The main harvest season runs from February to July.