As summers have approached in India, many people in the nation reach for fresh delicious and juicy slices of muskmelon which is also called Kharbuja in Hindi so that they can beat the heat. But have you ever wondered where does this juicy fruit comes from? And which Indian state produces it the most? Here is the answer.
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Which State is the Largest Producer of Muskmelon in India?
India's most muskmelon producing state is Uttar Pradesh, as per CEIC data, it produced 617.480 Ton th in 2024 which was an increase from 608.477 Ton th in 2023.
The report mentions: “Uttar Pradesh data was reported at 617.480 Ton th in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 608.477 Ton th for 2023”
Top 5 Muskmelon Producing States in India (2023–24)
India is the 3rd largest producer of muskmelon in the world, after China and Turkey. So when you eat a Kharbuja on a sunny day, you are tasting part of a tradition that is important to the world! Here are the top muskmelon producing states in India as per 2016-17:
| Rank | State | Production (in MT) |
| 1 | Uttar Pradesh | 531520 |
| 2 | Andhra Pradesh | 148080 |
| 3 | Punjab | 93120 |
| 4 | Madhya Pradesh | 63190 |
| 5 | Haryana | 36890 |
Why is Uttar Pradesh the Biggest Producer of Muskmelon?
The reasons are quite straightforward when you look at the geography and farming culture of the state.
- Fertile Plains: UP is on the Indo-Gangetic plain, one of the most fertile regions of the world. Its alluvial soil, along the banks of the Ganga and Yamuna rivers, is ideal for muskmelons.
- Ideal Climate: Muskmelons thrive in a hot and dry climate with a temperature range of 25°C to 35°C. UP's summer conditions are perfect for its production.
- Large Farming Community: UP has a huge rural population with a strong agricultural knowledge. UP farmers have grown muskmelon as a summer crop for a long time.
- Large Farming Community: UP has a massive rural population with generations of farming knowledge. Muskmelon cultivation is a traditional summer crop that farmers here have been growing for decades.
So the next time you relish a cool slice of muskmelon on a hot summer day, thank the people of Uttar Pradesh who work quite hard under the blistering sun to produce this delicious fruit.
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