How are square watermelons grown? How much do they cost per jin?

I don't remember when, but when square watermelons first appeared in my sight, I really liked them so much. Not only because I had grown tired of seeing round, smooth watermelons. Even more because of the neat, stacked rows of square watermelons that satisfy the obsessive-compulsive's delight! So do you know how square watermelons are grown? What advantages do square watermelons have? Let the editor of Tuliu.com introduce them to you below.

1. How are square watermelons grown?

The first square watermelons appeared, presumably, in Japan. At first it was just for convenient transport. Later, somehow, it got spread around as a genetically modified food. Actually, the secret of square watermelons is not that complicated. It is even quite simple. It is just that when the watermelon is still small, it is put into a mold. Let it grow into the shape people want.

Not just watermelons, you can make any melon or fruit grow like this. Because the mold restricts its growth. Not only square. The baby-shaped ginseng fruit, writing characters on watermelons, making patterns, etc. All are possible. It is just to make it more ornamental.

2. What advantages do square watermelons have?

1. Convenient transport:

Square watermelons can be stacked and do not roll easily. One truck can carry more and they are more secure. Moreover, edible square watermelons can be stored for one month, and ornamental square watermelons can be stored for as long as 6 months. Far longer than ordinary watermelons.

2. High added value

Square watermelons are not only edible, they also have ornamental value. Because of their special nature, people are more willing to pay a higher price for them. And you can also write characters on the watermelon and make patterns, which is so-called personal customization. People are always willing to pay for specialness

3. How much do square watermelons cost per jin

Since they are special. And also advantageous. Then being expensive is certainly a matter of course. Ordinary watermelons can sell for as little as 8 mao per jin, while square watermelons are sold by the piece. The most expensive sells for 186 yuan each. There are also online rumors saying 300 each, so converting that, the price is roughly between 20-40 per jin. It can be called a sky-high-priced watermelon.

Although square watermelons are expensive. Actually there is no so-called genetic modification. In fact, square watermelons taste the same as ordinary watermelons, and weigh about the same, about 6 kg each, the only difference is the price between the two. What you eat is just the added value. If you think it's worth it, then it's worth it

Alright. That's the end of this issue's square watermelons brought to you by the editor of Tuliu.com. I hope it can be of some help to everyone.