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 Uttar Pradesh
The main watermelon and muskmelon districts of Uttar Pradesh are Prayagraj, Kanpur, Ghazipur, Etawah. Uttar Pradesh is India's largest producer of wheat, sugarcane, potato and many vegetables, and a leading producer of rice, mango, guava, peas and pulses. Its Agra belt holds India's largest potato cold-storage cluster, and Malihabad's Dasheri is among India's best-known mangoes.
Season in Uttar Pradesh
March–June. Exact arrival dates in Uttar Pradesh depend on local sowing and the monsoon, so check current arrivals before planning purchases.
How Watermelon and Muskmelon Is Sold in Uttar Pradesh
Farm produce is sold through mandis run by the UP Rajya Krishi Utpadan Mandi Parishad (State Agricultural Produce Market Board), many linked to eNAM.
Other major markets in Uttar Pradesh
- AgraPotatoAboutExplore
- HapurWheat, grainsAboutExplore
- ShahjahanpurWheatAboutExplore
- FarrukhabadPotatoAboutExplore
- Malihabad, LucknowMangoAboutExplore
- SaharanpurMango, riceAboutExplore
State Agencies in Uttar Pradesh
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.
- UP Rajya Krishi Utpadan Mandi ParishadRegulated marketsAboutExplore
- UP Food and Civil Supplies DepartmentWheat and paddy procurementAboutExplore
- PCF (Pradeshik Cooperative Federation)ProcurementAboutExplore
Buyers, Processors and Exporters
These companies and bodies buy, process or export watermelon and muskmelon across India, including from Uttar Pradesh. 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 Uttar Pradesh
New varieties, crop advice and seed for watermelon and muskmelon growers in Uttar Pradesh come from the state agricultural universities below and from the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) in each district.
- Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and TechnologyKanpurAboutExplore
- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and TechnologyMeerutAboutExplore
- Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and TechnologyAyodhyaAboutExplore
Watermelon and Muskmelon in Other States
Andhra Pradesh · Karnataka · Tamil Nadu · Odisha · Punjab
Related: Watermelon and Muskmelon – all India · Uttar Pradesh · All crops
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