How much is watermelon per jin?
In the hot summer season, watermelon becomes the preferred fruit for thousands of households to quench thirst and cool off. Faced with a variety of watermelon types and price differences in the market, consumers often have many questions: What is the price difference between different varieties of watermelon? How to choose a high-quality watermelon with thin skin and sweet flesh? This article will combine market research data to provide a detailed analysis of the factors that make up the price of watermelon and share practical selection techniques.
Analysis of factors influencing watermelon prices
Price stratification caused by variety differences
Watermelon varieties commonly found in the market show distinct price tiers: Seedless watermelon (3 yuan/jin) > Black Beauty (2 yuan/jin) > Kylin melon (1.5-3 yuan/jin). This difference is due to the combined effects of planting costs, transportation loss rates, and market demand. Among them, seedless watermelons, due to the increased cost of artificial pollination, are generally 30%-50% more expensive than common varieties.
Seasonal fluctuations affecting price trends
Off-season watermelon prices in winter can reach 3-5 times those in summer, mainly because greenhouse cultivation requires additional investment in temperature control equipment and labor management costs. Data monitoring shows that during the in-season period from May to August, watermelon prices are usually stable within the range of 0.8-2 yuan/jin, and it is recommended that consumers buy according to the season.
The four golden rules for selecting watermelons
Visual identification method
High-quality watermelons have the following characteristics: clear and dark green patterns, fresh and spirally curved stems, and a bottom navel diameter smaller than the diameter of a 5-yuan coin. Special attention should be paid to avoid choosing watermelons with dents or scratches on the skin.
Physical inspection method
By tapping and listening to the sound, one can judge the ripeness: a crisp "咚咚" sound represents about 80% ripeness, suitable for immediate consumption; a dull "噗噗" sound indicates overripe melon. When testing for weight, choose the lighter one among watermelons of the same size, as it has a higher flesh density and better sweetness.