Lanzhou White Melon

Lanzhou White Melon

　　Among the many varieties of melons in Lanzhou, the White Melon stands out as the most renowned. The White Melon thrives in a climate characterized by high temperatures, dryness, significant day-night temperature variations, and long hours of sunlight. The soil in the Lanzhou area is mostly loose, deep, slightly alkaline loess, with abundant and intense sunshine — conditions that are highly conducive to the growth of the White Melon and the accumulation of its sugars.

　　Qingbaishi Township on the north bank of the Yellow River in Lanzhou is widely known as the “Hometown of White Melon.” The White Melons produced here are one of Gansu’s traditional export products. When ripe, the White Melon is spherical in shape, uniformly sized, weighing about 1.5 to 2 kilograms each. It has a pale yellowish-white color, an attractive appearance, and is durable for storage and easy to carry. The flesh is emerald green, thick, juicy, crisp, tender, fragrant, and sweet, with an average sugar content of around 14%, reaching up to 18% in the best varieties. The White Melon is rich in vitamins, proteolytic enzymes, calcium, phosphorus, iron, and other nutrients. It is highly nutritious and offers benefits such as clearing summer heat, reducing internal fever, promoting urination and relieving thirst, stimulating appetite, and aiding digestion.