In addition to organic watermelons, the different types of organic fruits and vegetables in the farmers’ market, including “apple white bitter melon” (see picture) that can be squeezed directly into juice for drinking, long-bodied pumpkins, large-fleshed corns, and slightly spicy and fragrant “ox-horn peppers”, have attracted the favor of many citizens.

The appearance of white bitter melon is as white as jade, and there are no “scars” on the surface. Ms. Lai, a local organic farmer, said that the key to planting bitter melon is to wrap the body of the melon in time when it produces small fruits to avoid being exposed to the sun or invaded by pests. “You also have to catch the insects by hand, and planting really requires a lot of care.” She said that compared with ordinary bitter melon, white bitter melon is crisper, thicker and juicier. It can be eaten directly or added to honey to make juice for drinking, which can help clear away heat and lower blood sugar.

The organic perfume lemon peel produced locally has a fresh fragrance and a sweet and refreshing taste, attracting many citizens to watch. Farmer Mr. Deng said that the lemon peel is thick, but the juice has a strong aroma. The peel can be shaved into thin strips or sliced ​​into thin slices to become a cake material, or added to coffee to bring out the sweet lemon flavor; the peel can be sliced ​​into thin slices or squeezed out to make lemonade or lemon tea. \Ta Kung Pao reporter Zhong Peixin