Farmers transport watermelons onto three-wheeled carts at the fields. Photo: Do Truong – VNA
Watermelons are purchased and transported for distribution to various markets. Photo: Do Truong – VNA
Watermelon harvesting in Da Nang. Photo: Do Truong – VNA
Watermelon harvesting in Da Nang. Photo: Do Truong – VNA
Farmers weigh watermelons for sale to traders. Photo: Do Truong – VNA
Da Nang bustles during watermelon harvest season
In late April, at the largest concentrated watermelon-growingarea in Đà Nẵng, located in Chien Dan and Tay Ho communes, farmers enter thepeak harvest season. In 2026, the growing area has yielded high output, withevenly sized fruits, rich flesh, and thin rinds. With farm-gate prices rangingfrom 3,000 to 4,000 VND per kilogram, large-scale growers still earnconsiderable income. Photo: Do Truong – VNA