The most expensive fruit: This is the most expensive fruit in the world: When we talk about expensive things, our attention usually goes to luxury cars or items like gold and diamonds. But in Japan, there's a melon that can cost more than a new car. It's called the Yubari King Melon. It's grown exclusively in Japan and holds the title of the world's most expensive fruit.
What is the Yubari King Melon?
This melon is a premium variety of cantaloupe. It is grown only in the Yubari region of Hokkaido Island, Japan. It's not just a fruit; it's a luxury product. It's known for its perfectly round shape, smooth, netted skin, vibrant flesh, and exceptional sweetness.
What makes it so special?
Its most striking feature is its exorbitant price. This melon has a strict geographical indication, meaning it can only be grown in the Yubari region. The soil there is rich in volcanic minerals, and the climate, with its significant temperature differences between day and night, contributes to its unparalleled sweetness and aroma.
Not farming, but a science experiment:
This melon is grown in greenhouses under meticulously controlled conditions. Farmers carefully monitor temperature, humidity, sunlight, and even water quality. In many cases, only one melon is grown per plant to ensure that all nutrients go to a single fruit.
Low production drives demand:
This melon is produced in very limited quantities each year. Any fruit that doesn't meet the precise standards for size, sweetness, or appearance is rejected. This scarcity, combined with global curiosity and demand, drives up the prices. The first harvest of this melon is traditionally sold at auction. Wealthy buyers, often companies, bid aggressively for publicity and prestige. In an auction, a pair of these melons sold for 3.3 million yen (approximately $22,000 USD).
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