Hami melon
哈密瓜 · melon Hami
Hami melon in October (this month)
Look for China
This origin is in fresh-crop season.
China (Xinjiang)China (Hainan)
Fresh cropStored / lateNot shipping
Fresh crop now (1)
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China (Xinjiang)Hami, Turpan
Fresh cropHami melon
New crop, harvest 3 months in
The original Hami melon from Xinjiang's desert oases, Jul–Oct. Very sweet and crisp.
Skip this month (1)
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China (Hainan)Hainan
Off seasonHami-type melon
Not shipping now
Hainan grows Hami-type melons through the winter, Dec–Apr.
How to pick at the shelf
- SkinGolden-yellow with fine netting. Green patches mean picked early.
- WeightHeavy for its size.
- SmellSweet and fragrant at the base.
- AvoidSoft spots and a sour smell.
At home
KeepCounter whole, fridge cut
Lasts1 week whole, 3–4 days cut
Chill for an hour before serving. It tastes sweeter cold.
Buying tips (2)
- Xinjiang Hami melons (Jul–Oct) are the sweetest. Hainan fills the winter months.
- Hami melon is crisper and sweeter than rock melon, with pale orange flesh.
Common questions
- When is hami melon season in Singapore?
- China (Xinjiang): Jul–Oct; China (Hainan): Dec–Apr. Fresh-crop months by origin.
- Which country's hami melon is best in October?
- Look for China.
- How do I pick a ripe hami melon?
- Skin: Golden-yellow with fine netting. Green patches mean picked early. Weight: Heavy for its size. Smell: Sweet and fragrant at the base. Avoid: Soft spots and a sour smell.
- How should I store hami melon?
- Counter whole, fridge cut. Lasts 1 week whole, 3–4 days cut. Chill for an hour before serving. It tastes sweeter cold.