Cantaloupe prices are high, bringing joy to farmers in Dien Chau.

Farmers in Dien Ky commune (Dien Chau district) harvest cantaloupe in the spring crop. Photo: Quang An

Delivering watermelons to traders right in the field. Photo: Quang An

According to Mr. Tam, a melon farmer in Dien Ky commune, during the recent holiday, all the harvested melons were sold out; many travelers bought large quantities as gifts. On average, each household harvested 40-50 kg per day, earning about 1 million VND per day.

Locals say that cantaloupe is a short-term crop, easy to grow, and yields significantly higher profits than other vegetables; the average yield is 8-10 quintals per sao (approximately 1000 square meters), and with good care, it can reach 12 quintals per sao.

Transporting watermelons for sale. Photo: Quang An

Mr. Ngo Van Ty, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Dien Ky commune, said: Cantaloupe is one of the most economically valuable crops in the commune. Unlike watermelon, cantaloupe has a more stable market. Currently, the entire commune has about 6 hectares of cantaloupe, with an estimated yield of 100 tons to supply the market.

This year, the entire Dien Chau district planted about 15 hectares of spring melons, concentrated in the communes of Dien Ky, Dien Hong, etc. As a crop with high economic value and favored by the market, especially during the hot season, after the spring harvest is over, farmers will continue to plant another summer-autumn melon crop.

Farmers pack cantaloupe melons right in the field. Photo: Quang An

According to medical science, cantaloupe has a relatively high content of vitamins A, B, C and minerals such as magnesium and sodium. In particular, cantaloupe is high in sugar but contains no cholesterol, making it very good for health. Eating cantaloupe is especially beneficial for skin beauty, weight loss, and improving memory, cardiovascular health, and blood pressure.

Cantaloupe is very good for health and is a popular choice during the hot season. Photo: Quang An