About Watermelon and Muskmelon
Watermelon and muskmelon are India's summer fruits, grown on riverbeds and fields across the country from February to June.
Where Watermelon and Muskmelon Is Grown in Punjab
The main watermelon and muskmelon districts of Punjab are Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Amritsar. Punjab is India's granary: its irrigated fields give the country's highest wheat and rice yields, and it supplies the largest share of grain to the central pool. It also grows basmati, maize, cotton, potato (including seed potato) and Kinnow.
Season in Punjab
March–June. Exact arrival dates in Punjab depend on local sowing and the monsoon, so check current arrivals before planning purchases.
How Watermelon and Muskmelon Is Sold in Punjab
Farm produce is sold through regulated APMC market yards under the state's agricultural produce marketing law, run by the state agricultural marketing board, with many yards linked to eNAM. Almost all wheat and paddy is sold through the mandis via arhtiyas to state agencies and FCI at MSP.
Other major markets in Punjab
- KhannaWheat, paddyAboutExplore
- Amritsar and Tarn TaranBasmatiAboutExplore
- AboharKinnowAboutExplore
- JalandharSeed potatoAboutExplore
State Agencies in Punjab
Watermelon and Muskmelon has no minimum support price, so it is bought almost entirely by private traders, processors and exporters. State marketing bodies regulate the markets and support farmer producer organisations.
- Punjab Mandi BoardRegulated marketsAboutExplore
- PUNGRAIN (Punjab State Grains Procurement Corporation)ProcurementAboutExplore
- Punjab MarkfedProcurement and marketingAboutExplore
- PUNSUPProcurementAboutExplore
- Punjab State Warehousing CorporationStorageAboutExplore
Buyers, Processors and Exporters
These companies and bodies buy, process or export watermelon and muskmelon across India, including from Punjab. Tap a name for details.
- Ninjacart (63 Ideas Infolabs Pvt Ltd)B2B fresh produceAboutExplore
- BigBasket (Supermarket Grocery Supplies Pvt Ltd)Online groceryAboutExplore
- KB Exports Pvt LtdMumbai · fresh fruit and vegetable exporterAboutExplore
Research and Advice in Punjab
New varieties, crop advice and seed for watermelon and muskmelon growers in Punjab come from the state agricultural universities below and from the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) in each district.
Watermelon and Muskmelon in Other States
Uttar Pradesh · Andhra Pradesh · Karnataka · Tamil Nadu · Odisha
Related: Watermelon and Muskmelon – all India · Punjab · All crops
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