Bay White Melon Seeds

Bay White Melon Seeds

　　Bay White Melon Seeds are a specialty of Bay County in the Aksu region of Xinjiang. These seeds have white shells and large kernels. Especially after roasting, the kernels boast a rich, oily aroma and a flavor profile that caters to the tastes of most people in China.

　　The natural conditions in Bay County are more akin to those of northern Xinjiang, especially similar to the climate of the Ili region. The presence of five rivers within the county, along with well-timed rainfall, has earned it the reputation of being a national grain and oil production base. At the same time, this has also given rise to a diverse range of agricultural production models here, one of which is the cultivation of white sunflower seeds. Bay County’s white melon seeds have become a natural brand of the area.

　　Planting white melon seeds in Bay County’s sandy soil easily yields around 150 kilograms per mu, with plump, top-quality kernels. Every September is the harvest season for these seeds, and merchants from all over southern and northern Xinjiang, as well as inland regions, come in such great numbers to negotiate purchases that they practically crowd the doorsteps of local farmers. As for pricing, white melon seeds stand out as well—they typically sell for about two yuan more per kilogram compared to other types of sunflower seeds. Each year, the county produces a steady volume of over 100 tons of these seeds. Cultivating white melon seeds has thus become an important source of economic income for local villagers.