Asia Album: Organic melons ripe in Afghanistan

Xinhua
11 Jul 2025, 07:45 GMT+10

KABUL, July 11 (Xinhua) -- The golden organic melon exudes a tempting aroma, attracting customers to stop and choose at a local market in Kabul, Afghanistan.

Melon is one of Afghanistan's most renowned and widely exported fruits, cultivated across various provinces in the country. Afghanistan's hot and dry climate provides ideal conditions for growing fragrant and sweet melons.

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