Bangladesh, Oct. 5 -- Off-season watermelon cultivation is gaining popularity in Thakurgaon's Pirganj upazila as farmers adopt modern agricultural technologies and techniques.

Upazila Agriculture Officer Nazmul Hasan said the primary season for watermelon cultivation is from January to April.

However, farmers in the area have recently started cultivating the crop during the off-season, from August to October, by adopting modern agricultural technologies and techniques.

"The local soil and climate are conducive to watermelon farming, resulting in high yields and excellent flavor," he said.

While only a few farmers experimented with off-season watermelon cultivation a few years ago, many are now cultivating the crop on a commercial sca...