Qiangbai Melons

Qiangbai Melons

　　    Qiangbai Town in Dali County, Shaanxi Province, is a well-known hub for greenhouse-grown melons, with nearly every household cultivating small melons. The town’s Party committee, government, and village cadres have prioritized this industry as a “money tree” to boost local incomes, providing strong support in introducing new varieties and technical management. They help residents grow and manage the melons effectively, coordinate the resolution of disputes during sales, and address various pricing and transportation issues. This has attracted a large number of returning merchants from other regions each year. The total planting area in the town exceeds 30,000 mu, and the reputation of Qiangbai melons has spread across the country.

　　    It is reported that local farmers employ greenhouse seedling cultivation, medium and small arch shed planting, and scientific management, achieving a yield of over 5,000 jin (approximately 2,500 kg) per mu, with income reaching around 10,000 yuan per mu. Thanks to the new melon varieties’ high sugar content, fragrant taste, crisp texture, appealing shape, and good storability and transportability, these melons are highly popular in markets across Shanxi, Henan, Zhejiang, Hunan, Hubei, and the southern regions.