Commercial cultivation of desert fruit 'Sammam' begins in Khulna | Others

KHULNA, Sept 20, 2025 (BSS) - Farmers in Bhulbaria village under Sharafpur union of Dumuria upazila in Khulna have started commercial cultivation of Sammam, also known as rock melon - a desert fruit gaining quick popularity in local markets. Grown on trellises above fish enclosures, the sweet, hydrating fruit-similar in taste to watermelon-has shown promising results in the region, with low production costs and high profitability encouraging more farmers to adopt it as an alternative crop. Inspired by the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE), young entrepreneur Md. Shahin Uddin Gazi of Bhulbaria village successfully cultivated Sammam on two bighas of land. His success has inspired other farmers in Dumuria, Batiaghata, Dacope, and Paikgacha upazilas to follow suit. Talking to BSS,...