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North Sinai Watermelon Harvest
The article explains the importance of cultivating local watermelon in North Sinai, where it represents a strategic crop that contributes to providing quick income for farmers, covers the local market, and is exported to other governorates. The watermelon is characterized by its dark red color, thick rind, and sugar content reaching up to 12%, thanks to the sandy soil, hot and dry climate, and low-salinity well water. It is planted in a season starting from February and lasting until March, with harvests taking place between May and July. The cultivation spans approximately 8,000 feddans, representing a 15% increase over last year due to farmers’ increased interest. Production relies on drip irrigation and the use of disease-resistant varieties, with yields ranging between 20 and 25 tons per feddan. Technical support from the Ministry of Agriculture plays a role in improving productivity and providing seasonal employment opportunities. The product is marketed through the Al-Arish Central Market to the markets of the Suez Canal region, the Delta, and Cairo. Watermelon serves as an important social and economic resource in Sinai, with an anticipated boom in its cultivation in the coming years to enhance the irrigation sector's prominence in the governorate.
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