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Last updated 2026-11-14 —     The Wallace Melon is exquisitely shaped, with a golden-yellow hue, tender yet crisp texture, and a deliciously sweet flavor that combines the essences of banana, apple, pear, peach, and rose. Its flesh resembles jade, boasts a unique taste, rich aroma, and smooth sweetness, making it extraordinarily nutritious — truly the king of melons. “Its intoxicating fragrance wafts for miles, its refreshing taste as sweet as honey…” Revered as a “celestial delicacy” among melons, it is honored as the “World’s Number One Melon.” It is an excellent choice for cooling off in the heat or as a gift for loved ones. With a sugar content between 14–16°Brix, the cultivation of Wallace Melons in Dengkou County spans over 50 years, and its distinctive flavor has been nurtured by the area’s unique climate and water-rich soil over time. In 1998, Dengkou County was officially named the “Hometown of China’s Wallace Melon” by the State Council Special Products Office, earning fame both at home and abroad.

Wallace Melon

      Wallace Melon

      The Wallace Melon is exquisitely shaped, with a golden-yellow hue, tender yet crisp texture, and a deliciously sweet flavor that combines the essences of banana, apple, pear, peach, and rose. Its flesh resembles jade, boasts a unique taste, rich aroma, and smooth sweetness, making it extraordinarily nutritious — truly the king of melons. “Its intoxicating fragrance wafts for miles, its refreshing taste as sweet as honey…” Revered as a “celestial delicacy” among melons, it is honored as the “World’s Number One Melon.” It is an excellent choice for cooling off in the heat or as a gift for loved ones. With a sugar content between 14–16°Brix. Dengkou County has been cultivating Wallace Melons for over 50 years, and its current distinctive flavor has been shaped by the region’s unique climate and water resources over many years. In 1998, Dengkou County was designated by the State Council Special Products Office as the “Hometown of China’s Wallace Melon,” gaining renown both domestically and internationally.

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