西瓜上山种植,可以利用山区夏季气候凉爽的特点,延长西瓜供应期,还可增加山区农民的经济收入。1992年以来,笔者在海拔800米的湖北省长阳县都镇湾镇擂鼓台村进行高山西瓜种植试验,取得了较好的经济和社会效益。西瓜从8月中旬上市,到9月中旬结束,延长供应期一个多月,平均667平方米产2500公斤,产值近3000元。高山西瓜果实肉质细、汁液多、品质优,含糖量比平原瓜高,上市售 Watermelon planting on the mountain, you can take advantage of the cool summer mountain climate, extending the supply of watermelon, but also increase the economic income of mountain farmers. Since 1992, the author has experimented with alpine watermelon cultivation in Leiguotai Village, Duwan Bay, Changyang County, Hubei Province, at an elevation of 800 meters and has achieved good economic and social benefits. Watermelon from mid-August listing, to the end of mid-September, extending the supply period of more than a month, an average of 667 square meters to produce 2500 kilograms, the output value of nearly 3,000 yuan. High watermelon fruit fleshy, juicy, good quality, high sugar content than the plain melon, the market