Melons and gourds are found in almost every garden plot. Melon is one of the most common and useful of them. This fruit is valued for its high concentration of easily digestible carbohydrates and proteins, as well as mineral salts, which tone everything internal organs person. Plus, given vegetable crop famous for its rich taste properties. Consider the five most delicious varieties of melon and give brief description each of them.
The homeland of this plant of the Pumpkin family is traditionally called Central Asia and Asia Minor. However, today melon is grown everywhere. Its growth is especially well observed in hotbeds and greenhouses. Breeding specialists develop improved varieties that delight their consumers with deep aroma and taste. Some of them can grow in the short northern summer and bear fruit after the second month of germination.
The described variety is officially included in State Register selection achievements approved for use. It belongs to the category of ultra-early ripening and takes about 60-70 days for the first collection of fruits. For this reason, "Cinderella" is great and is planted mainly in middle lane Russia.
The plant itself is distinguished by its special climbing ability. However, the fruit is very attractive in appearance. All of them are smooth, oval, with a uniform yellow color without a pattern. The approximate weight of a melon is 1.5–2 kilograms.
The fruits of "Cinderella" have a very attractive appearance.
The pulp stands out for its substantial thickness. It has a light creamy hue, delicate, juicy and crunchy in taste.
Fun facts about the variety "Cinderella":
- It can be grown in a greenhouse, seedlings or in the open field;
- Resistant to a large number diseases, pests, as well as temperature extremes;
- It is allowed to use it both fresh and to prepare various sweet dishes and desserts from it.
This melon will become a desirable plant in any garden. It ripens by the beginning of August, during which it can be found in the markets of all regions of Russia.
Torpedo
Most crop lovers know that the sweet, aromatic and juicy "Torpedo" variety ripens in late summer.
The product is grown mainly in Central Asia and lends itself well to transportation, which explains its huge deliveries to Russia. This melon is famous for its flavor properties and is sold in markets, fairs and also in supermarkets.
Most crop lovers know that the sweet, aromatic and juicy variety "Torpedo" ripens in late summer.
The shape of the fruit has a characteristic oblong shape, reflected in the name of the variety. Vegetables are 35–45 centimeters long and weigh 5–10 kilograms.
Skin yellow color covered with a fine mesh of veins. When chewing the pulp, you can catch the aromatic notes of vanilla, pear and pineapple.
The inflorescence is included in the category of southern and thermophilic crops, therefore, in the Central European part of Russia, it is recommended to cultivate it in a glazed greenhouse or greenhouse. The variety belongs to the late-ripening varieties of melon, the fruits of which become ready for consumption after 85–95 days.
Golden
The birthplace of this group cultivated plants Krasnodar is considered. They were classified as inflorescences of average ripening time. The period from the emergence of seedlings to the readiness of the fruit is 70–85 days. Agricultural producers harvest this melon in mid-August.
Melon "Golden" is known for its bountiful and fixed yields. With proper care, it is possible to get more than one hundred centners per hectare.
The fruits of the plant stand out for their round, elongated shape, with a poorly expressed mesh. Their surface is smooth with a predominance of yellow-orange shades and complete absence drawings. Melons reach a mass of 1.5–2 kilograms.
Melon "Golden" is known for its bountiful and fixed yields
A very juicy and tender white-colored pulp is hidden under the thick skin. When chewing it, you can feel the dense and thick structure of the melon.
The variety is widespread, and also approved for use in the North Caucasus and Lower Volga regions since 1979. The fruits of this melon crop can be found on market counters and in some shops specializing in the sale of fruits and vegetables.
Caramel
It is a hybrid that was originally developed for the commercial production of very early ripening fruits for sale. However, after some time, this variety was especially loved by gardeners for its resistance to changing weather conditions and fast reproduction of the crop.
The fruits of "Caramel" are ellipsoidal, weighing up to 3 kilograms. The melons are covered with a bright yellow skin with a coarse white mesh and thick skin. They are fully ripe by the end of July and from that time may already be ready for sale.
The subcutaneous part of the vegetable is almost completely white. When chewing it, you can clearly catch the rich taste of caramel.
The fruits of "Caramel" are ellipsoidal, weighing up to 3 kilograms
From full germination to the first harvest of fruits, approximately 60–65 days should pass. This variety is included in the State Register for the North Caucasus region and is actively grown there.
Interesting facts about the variety "Caramel":
- Watering the culture is done no more than once a week;
- Resistant to many diseases, especially fusarium;
- Perceives fertilizers exclusively in diluted form, and not in their concentrated counterparts.
At correct cultivation gardeners will get a delicious melon that exudes a pleasant aroma and has a marketable appearance. You can find this product both in Russia and in Ukraine. It is sold in the markets and has a modest price compared to other varieties.
Ethiopian
It was bred by Russian breeders and included in the State Register in 2013. This variety tolerates heat without noticeable complications and is not susceptible to the formation of yellow burns on the crust, which distinguishes it from many of its counterparts.
Melon "Ethiopka" is attributed to mid-season varieties and requires the first harvest after 80–90 days. The goods usually ripen by mid-August.
The bush of the plant looks very compact, and its unique property is self-pollination. Thanks to this, all melon flowers are tied.
Melon "Ethiopka" is attributed to mid-season varieties and requires the first collection of fruits after 80-90 days
The fruits of the variety are especially large and weigh about 2.5–3.5 kilograms. All of them acquire a dark yellow color pigment.
Under the peel, medium in thickness, there is an orange, fragile and melting pulp when chewed. While eating it, it is possible to feel a pungent melon aroma, which promotes appetite and carries some hints of honey smell.
This is a thermophilic variety that is available for cultivation in the Lower Volga region and is especially loved in personal subsidiary plots. The fruits are transported to all corners of Russia and are to be sold on the markets.
Taking into account not particularly picky care requirements, plants of the Pumpkin family have a noticeable healing effect. They are able to lower blood cholesterol, cleanse blood vessels and improve the overall biological background of the body.
The tastiest types of melons are generally preferred in the southern growing regions and require medium ripening times. Nevertheless, the plant quickly adapts to different soil and climatic conditions and can be grown in every vegetable garden.
It is impossible to describe all the variety of thousands of varieties of melons. They are grown everywhere, even in England and Leningrad region have their own zoned varieties of melon. Of course, in terms of sweetness and taste, they are far from the Turkmen and Uzbek varieties, which are famous in the world and even exported. However, breeders forced the thermophilic plant to bear fruit wherever there are greenhouses.
How to understand the variety of varieties
The first feature that made it possible to grow melons was the ripening period:
- ultra-early ripening, hybrid ripening in less than 60 days;
- early ripening, ripening in 60-70 days and sugar content. from 8 to 15%;
- mid-season, ripen in 75-100 days, sugar in them is 14-15%.;
- autumn-winter, ripening for 95-100 days, very sweet, lying, large;
- winter, huge, up to 30 kg in weight, sugar up to 16%, but stored well in a cool room;
The shape of the melons is ellipsoidal, spherical and elongated like pins. Top part can be smooth, mesh or ribbed. The flesh is crispy, white, yellow or greenish. In some varieties, during storage, the pulp gradually turns yellow from green.
There are several subspecies of melons. It is generally accepted that the fruits grown in Central Asia are the tastiest. But among them, the Uzbek melon is the most popular. This is facilitated by the composition of the soil, and the warm period without frost, ranging from 193 to 273 days a year.
European varieties were obtained later, these are mainly early ripening and ultra early ripening hybrids, mostly obtained using the Cantalupa variety. Currently, European hybrids reach a sugar content of up to 15% with a ripening period of 55 days from the ovary.
Melon varieties loved by summer residents
Before growing a melon in the garden of a summer cottage, you should study the characteristics of the variety, and choose zoned, that is, specially created varieties for your climate. You can not plant the ones you like southern varieties in the north. The harvest will not work.
Melon Gulaba is the hallmark of the melon region - the Fergana Valley. This is the famous Charjuy melon. The variety is known in the country as it is suitable for transportation. Average weight of these melons is 3-5 kg. Gulyabi are cultivated in Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. The variety is late-ripening. The sugar content reaches 15%, the pulp is white, dense fibrous. The large amount of pulp allows this variety of melons to be used to obtain a dried and dried product.
Cantaloupe melon or Persian or Cantaloupe is named after the Italian city. This is a species of the Asian population, but adapted to different conditions. This species is characterized by small fruits with a ribbed surface. She gave rise to greenhouse European varieties, which are more moisture-loving and put up with a lack of light and heat. The flesh of cantaloupe is orange, aromatic, slightly tart.
The cantaloupe comes from Persia and was cultivated before our era. For the inhabitants of Persia, she was a symbol of the sun and goodness.
Melon Turkmen is a late-ripening variety of Uzbek varieties. It has an average fruit size. Most often it can be seen with a green mesh skin. You need to wait for the full ripeness of this fruit and only then eat. Usually, the berry is brought unripe to the northern regions, and therefore few people manage to taste delicious, sweet, soft slices of this variety. Ripeness is indicated by a dark, almost brown crust in the cracks. It is impossible to forget the aroma and taste of a ripe Turkmen woman.
Pineapple melon or delano has ellipsoidal fruits weighing about 2 kg. In the middle lane, the melon is grown through seedlings and the watering regime is important. If the summer is rainy, the plant should be protected from excess moisture. The fruit may burst.
It takes about 100 days from germination to ripeness. The skin of this variety is thin, the pulp is sweet, aromatic. The plant is vigorous and requires pinching. The keeping quality of ripe fruits is good, transportation is possible.
Green melon is so named for its greenish flesh, which can turn yellow over time. All these varieties are characterized by green or gray-green peel. It can be ribbed or smooth, oval or round. There are such varieties in Japan and Uzbekistan. An example of a green melon is the Israeli variety Galia Diamant. The fruit is oval, with a mesh-like crust, the flesh is green-white, sweet and aromatic. Tannins and minerals give the melon a slightly astringent flavor. In Uzbekistan, there is a variety of green melon called skullcap. The variety grows only in the vicinity of Karshi, resembles both a watermelon and a skullcap from the outside, and the melon pulp is very pleasant to the taste.
Cinderella melon is an early maturing variety. The plant is recommended for cultivation in small farms and summer cottages. Early ripening variety. Melon scourges are long and require growth regulation. The fruit is yellow and smooth with a mesh. Berry weight 1-2 kg. The pulp is about 3 cm, not very sweet, 5-9% sugar, but tasty and aromatic. The fruits are stored for three weeks, used on the spot, since the transportability is low. The plant is resistant to temperature extremes.
Melon Lada is a successful variety of the Astrakhan selection. It is adapted to hot dry climates. But this variety does well in greenhouses as well. Important properties is its unpretentiousness. Irregular watering does not lead to cracking of the fruit. Melon aphid, American and false powdery mildew the bush is not damaged. The variety has smooth, round fruits with a net, the weight of which is 2-3 kg. The pulp contains up to 10% sugars, light creamy shade. This variety is loved by many gardeners.
Ribbed melons are characteristic of cantaloupe. They can be green, yellow. In Ukraine, there is a variety called ribbed melon. By outward appearance these melons are more pumpkin-like, they are called "plump". Ripe ribbed melon is considered the most delicious, aromatic and sweet berry in Ukraine.
Uzbek melons require a special description. More than 100 varieties are cultivated in the region, divided into 6 districts, in each they give preference to their own varieties. The zones in which, according to natural conditions, certain varieties of melons are grown, are divided:
- Tashkent.
- Samarkand.
- Bukhara.
- Khorezm.
- Fergana.
- South.
Depending on solar activity, the number of clear days per year, temperatures, the most adapted varieties are cultivated. High quality products are exported to other countries.
Among the many varieties, torpedo melon is always heard, according to the local Mirzachul, green Basvaldi and others. 
There are varieties that can only be tasted on the spot. The fruits are tender, juicy and not stored. Others reach for the New Year's table. A fertile climate, suitable soil create ideal conditions for converting the energy of the sun and earth into a healing product, which is mentioned in the Bible. Fruits grown in other climatic conditions are inferior in taste to the melon ripened in Uzbekistan.
Surely you have ever wondered what kind of melon to choose. Today we will tell you about the types that can now be found on the counters of bazaars and shops - choose a melon to your liking.
In hot summer it is absolutely impossible to walk around the bazaar - and not only because of the heat. The hot air is filled with a thick, heavy, honey aroma: melons are being sold somewhere nearby. Inhaling this viscous and impossibly sweet smell, you forget about shopping, and you want one thing: a scalding hot cake and a cold, juicy, just such a fragrant melon. You come up to the seller, and your eyes run up - here are round melons, and elongated, and green, and yellow, like butter- which one to choose? And the seller throws up his hands - choose any, all sweet and tasty!
Sweet, sweet, but each melon is unique in its own way, each variety has its own differences. We talked about this with Isokjon Temirov, a farmer from Kokand, a supplier of melons in the korzinka.uz supermarket chain, who probably knows absolutely everything about melons; how should 7 varieties of melons be considered - we share the information received and little secrets with you!
Chillaki
A funny melon that has the shape of a giant strawberry. Chillaka has an oily yellow flesh, a dense rind with a mesh pattern and a tart honey aroma. This type belongs to the soft varieties of melons - it seems to melt in your mouth. Chillaki is generally a very "delicate" melon: it is tender, quickly deteriorates and does not like heat, it has a very mild effect on digestion - all this makes it an ideal melon for the elderly.
She ripens within 90 days. She, of course, can wait for the buyer, lying somewhere in a cool place, but not for long. And when cut, it can be stored in the refrigerator for no more than two days - such an impatient melon!
Kukcha
Long, green, hard and a bit like an overgrown cucumber, the melon of the kukcha variety will appeal to those who are not too fond of very sweet melons. She has a firm juicy white pulp, not very pronounced aroma and refreshing, not too sweet taste... Melons of this variety are sweetest in July, but you can feast on them until autumn - the kukcha season ends in September or October.
A whole melon, even without a refrigerator, will calmly lie for up to five days, but the chopped one should be eaten right away. The refrigerator will allow you to stretch out the pleasure - the melon can be stored in it for up to 6 days.
Cook duppy
A green skullcap or just a skullcap - this is the name of this melon. Round, weighty, slightly ribbed, with a dark green skin and almost no aroma - well, maybe it smells a little pumpkin ...
This melon, like chillaki, belongs to the soft varieties. It also ripens within 90 days, but it treats the heat more favorably than the first variety we wrote about. Moreover, cook duppi can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days - although it is soft, it is not so delicate and capricious. But if there is no refrigerator, this melon, like everyone else, must be eaten immediately.
Dogwood kovun
The tiger-like melon sports a striped skin adorned with an intricate mesh pattern. Its pulp is orange, similar to pumpkin. Dogwood kovun or krasnoyaska refers to the hard varieties of melons, it looks more like a pumpkin - both in taste and in smell. True, very tasty pumpkin!
The reddish has one interesting feature, which should be taken into account by people who have had malaria - it can provoke an attack similar to malaria. For all the rest, the red meat is not dangerous in this regard, eat to your health!
Obi novot
This melon is not called that for nothing - this is the most sweet variety melons, which you can find now on the shelves. Soft, with a warm thick honey smell, obi novvot (or obi navvat) will appeal to all melon-loving sweet tooths. Its flesh, white with a yellowish tinge, melts in the mouth by itself.
Such a melon is stored in the refrigerator for only up to two days, but usually this time is enough in abundance - in two days this yummy will definitely be eaten! This is one of the most popular varieties in Uzbekistan, everyone knows about it, and everything is due to its unique taste.
Zhura kand
Green skin with dark stripes, white flesh, weak aroma, but surprisingly sweet, sugar taste - this is what the Zhura kand melon is. This type also belongs to soft varieties, it is quite tender and capricious - sliced melon can be stored in the refrigerator for only one day. It can be stored uncut for up to four days.
Jura kand quickly deteriorates, but its size (rather modest compared to some melons) will allow you to eat this melon quite quickly. Cold, juicy, sweet melon is a great dessert in the summer.
Mirzachul melon
Mirzachul melon or torpedo, as people know it, is perhaps the most popular of all types. It is loved not only here in Uzbekistan, but also in Russia, Europe and even America: Mirzachul melon takes the honorable first place in export to other countries. The export of the torpedo became possible due to the fact that it is a resistant variety - it is stored uncut for the longest time. And in the cut form, the torpedo can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
There is a subspecies of Mirzachul melon, called "meter", which differs in size: meter - giant melon, growing in length almost more than a meter... The fragrant and sweet torpedo has firmly won a place both in bazaars and in the hearts of Uzbekistanis - and not in vain, you just have to try it.
How to choose a melon and how to store it?
Isokjon Temirov also answered these questions.
- You need to choose a melon by the tail, like a watermelon - it should be dry, but not overdried.
- There should be no dents on the melon, its skin should be firm.
- Melon cannot be completely smooth; it must have a rough mesh pattern, a ribbed surface or small irregularities. Smooth and even melon will not taste good.
- A white, “unburned” spot on a melon does not mean that it has deteriorated. It means that all the time of its ripening, the melon lay on the ground, facing the hot sun with one side. Such a melon is low in nitrates - it ripened "on its own", and not with the help of harmful chemicals.
- If the melon has spotted flesh, it is best not to eat it. Darkening may mean that the melon has begun to deteriorate, so do not take the risk and cut out the spoiled one - it is better to throw out the entire melon.
- If you store the melon in the refrigerator, then it should not be wrapped in a bag or plastic wrap. The chopped melon should be covered with dry gauze so that it breathes - the melon can "suffocate" in the bag.
But the question of where it is better to cool the melon made the farmer smile - it does not matter at all whether the melon “bathes” in a cold bath or river, or is cooled in the refrigerator. This does not affect its taste at all - where it is more convenient for you, cool there! And the chilled melon needs to be chopped, laid out on a platter and feasted on.
Bon Appetit!
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Melon is an incredibly healthy product that has a juicy pulp and a pleasant aroma. It contains sugar, water and starch. If you consume melon regularly, the body will be enriched with carbohydrates, proteins, potassium and organic acids. Melons are high in iron, which has a beneficial effect on the circulatory system, and silicon makes the skin healthier and more attractive, so the benefits of melons are enormous.
White nutmeg melon
One of the earliest varieties is white nutmeg, since its development period is only 60-70 days. It is round, smooth, with a creamy white tint, the weight of the melon is small - only 1.5-2 kg. The pulp is firm, juicy, aromatic and very sweet with a green tint. This cantaloupe has excellent taste, is resistant to many diseases and is suitable for transportation to long distances... Growing this variety will be more successful in greenhouses. In this case, the stems are pinched, leaving only 3-5 fruits. Melon is eaten fresh, and it is also tasty dried and dried.
Green melon
This variety is often referred to as avocado melon. She is exotic fruit, brought from Thailand, and is distinguished by the color of the peel, which ranges from rich yellow to brown. The flesh of the melon is light green in color, reminiscent of an avocado. Plus, green melon tastes similar to avocado. In order to determine the ripeness of the melon, press on it with your fingers.
Green melon
Brazilian melon Cantaloupe
The melon variety Cantaloupe is distinguished by its delicate flesh with a creamy color. This cantaloupe has a rich honey flavor and is very sweet. On average, the weight of the fruit is only 1-1.5 kg, so these melons are small-fruited. In appearance, the Brazilian melon has a flattened, oval shape. The color of the fruits is orange or with a yellow tint, the leaves of the plant are dark green. The inside of the melon is orange in color with a juicy pulp. This yellow melon grows in many countries of the world and belongs to the musky group. Brazilian melon Cantaloupe came to our country from Italy and is in great demand due to its exquisite taste.
Uzbek melon
The Uzbek varieties include the Turkmenka melon, which is medium-sized and has a yellow, cracked skin. This Uzbek melon belongs to the latest varieties, so it is very difficult to find ripe fruits on sale. But if the melon is soft, then it has a very pleasant, sweet taste, which is significantly different from other varieties, it is honey. Fruits are medium in size, covered with a net on top; as it ripens, this net becomes more distinct and grows into the melon. When the fruit is ripe, the mesh on the surface turns brown.
Melon Yubari
Many Japanese people believe that Yubari melon is the most unusual and even magical variety, which has a unique aromatic taste, exquisite appearance and characteristic rind.
This type of melon is very difficult to grow, so it has not spread much on the planet. Japanese citizens believe that the fruits of this melon are ideal, they have clear rounded shapes, a thin, smooth skin. The roundest fruits cost a lot of money in Japan, they are served as a solid expensive gift. The surface of the melon is covered with unusual patterns that resemble ancient porcelain vases, which is why this Japanese melon is so prized in the east. Often, young couples in Japan give each other melons as a sign of respect.
Melon Galia
The largest fruits are produced by Galia melon, and this distinguishes it from other varieties. The melon pulp is dark green in color with an aromatic taste that resembles cantaloupe. She is a rather unpretentious variety, which comes from Israel. Today, Galia melon is grown in Chile, USA, Panama and in the countries South America, however, it is unpretentious and able to grow anywhere. Melon fruits are added to salads, desserts, jam and preserves are made from it. This melon variety is used in cooking, as it is included in many recipes. Due to the maximum sweetness, candied fruits are made from this melon, which are added to many sweet dishes.
Melon Gulyabi
There are many varieties of Gulabi melon, and each of them has its own characteristic differences and is grown in a certain area. For example, the Gulyabi 803 melon is grown in Turkmenistan. Its fruits are ovoid with a firm, thick skin. The flesh is very sweet, white and crunchy. The next variety is Gulyabi-chok, its fruits are orange in color, and the flesh is viscous and thick. Next is the Chardzhou melon, which is grown in Uzbekistan. The melon has a smooth surface and no patterns, the fruit pulp is rather fibrous, but juicy. This melon variety has a long shelf life, so it can last until spring.
Korean Early Cold Hardy Chamoe Mini Melon
Compared to other varieties, this striped Korean melon has a classic melon flavor and aroma. By weight, it is quite small and is 0.5-1 kg. The fruits are distinguished by high sugar content, juicy pulp and exquisite taste. The plant shows a high yield, which is 7-15 fruits per bush. This Korean early cold-hardy Chamoe mini melon is a mid-season melon that takes about 70 days before the first harvest. The skin of the melon is thin with a bright yellow tint and white stripes. For the fruits of this melon to set, it is necessary to provide more low temperature as the heat is not suitable. The plant is resistant to various bacterial infections and keeps well.
Thai melon
Of all the summer fruits, Thai melon is considered the healthiest, tastiest and most nutritious. She is dietary product and is distinguished by a huge set of useful vitamins. The main ones include: carotene, folic acid, organic acids, sugar, sodium, iron salts, vitamins C, B1, A, P and C, as well as proteins and pectins. The properties of the melon are as follows: it perfectly quenches thirst, normalizes the balance of salts, removes excess water from the body, improves bowel function, has a beneficial effect on nervous system... That is why it is often used to treat kidney disease. Thai melon also removes toxins from the body, improves its functioning and cleanses the intestines. Many doctors prescribe this product during the treatment of heart disease, rheumatism and gout. In addition, the fruit contains a lot of silicon, which improves the condition of nails, hair, makes tissues more elastic and durable.
Chinese melon danyang
This melon came from China, where it is successfully cultivated every year. The stem of the plant is small and is only 1.5-2 meters long, the leaves are dark green. The fruits are spherical and slightly elongated, the skin is very thin and smooth. There are many varieties, but the Chinese Danyang melon differs from others in its high yield, unpretentious to the ground and has excellent taste. Melon fruits are oval and slightly ribbed, their weight is small - up to 1.5 kg, and they ripen almost simultaneously.
Mini melon varieties
There are many varieties of melon, which can vary greatly in weight. However, exotic mini melons are very popular and are used in many dishes.
Momordica Bitter Melon
This melon variety has several names: Momordika, Kudret Nara or indian cucumber... In appearance, it is a tropical liana that grows in the subtropical or tropical regions of many countries in Asia, Australia, and Africa. The liana can be up to 5 m long, its fruits are small and look like vegetables. Melon in ripe form becomes yellow and has an elongated shape, the surface of the fruit is covered with warts. The inside of the fruit has thin layer pulp with a sufficiently large central cavity, where large, flat seeds and a jelly-like mass are present. When ripe, the bitter melon turns orange in color, and then breaks down into three parts.
Tea is made from Momordika to rejuvenate the body, and bitter melon extract is able to stop the division and growth of cancer cells in the mammary glands.
Melon Pepino
The fruits of this variety have a taste where pear and melon are present. Pepino melon has received many names among the people: aymara, melon pear, sweet cucumber, Quechua, melon tree. In size, the fruits of this variety are small and slightly larger than a goose egg. The color of the melon is beige with lilac stripes, but the color can vary depending on the variety. The pulp of the fruit is creamy or yellow, juicy. Melon Pepino is eaten fresh, made salads, desserts, sauces or served with seafood. And the fruits of this variety are frozen, dried, made from them jams, preserves. The fruit contains a huge amount of vitamin C, A, PP, B1, carotene, iron and other useful substances.
Melon Lazy Dream
This melon variety belongs to the ultra-early ripening group, since the ripening period is only 50-55 days. The plant is medium in size and has a thin stem. Its fruits are oval in shape and with a characteristic pattern, where green stripes are present on a white background. The fruit weighs only 300-400 grams, so it belongs to mini melons. The peel is very smooth and thin, and the pulp is juicy, sweet, white, has a specific delicate aroma. In terms of yield, the melon Dream of a lazy person is quite profitable, as it gives about 20 fruits per bush. This winter melon bears fruit until frost and is resistant to various diseases and pests.
In the diverse pumpkin family, melon occupies special place... The most magnificent product with juicy and sweet pulp is loved by many, it is no coincidence that today hundreds of varieties and hybrids have been developed that are suitable for growing in the most different regions... This melon culture includes early and late varieties, fruits with a skin of green, yellow and even white. There are melons, round and oblong (like the familiar "torpedoes"), with creamy, yellow and snow-white pulp. And there are orange melons, and not only outside, but also inside. That's about them, melons with orange pulp, and will be discussed in the article.
The melon inside is orange - is this normal?
The pulp of this beauty contains almost 90% water, it also contains fiber and easily digestible vegetable sugars. Melon is considered a dietary product, and due to the large amount of vitamins it is considered one of the most useful melons and gourds.
ON A NOTE!
The uniqueness of the melon is that all the elements in its pulp are optimally balanced.
Ascorbic and folic acid, potassium, iodine and manganese, iron and iodine, chlorophyll, retinol, tocopherol, riboflavin - the list is large, and it is clear why melon is recommended to use to strengthen immunity, prevent atherosclerosis, lose weight and improve hematopoiesis processes.
For many people, mostly accustomed to purchased melons, fruits with greenish-white, yellow or creamy flesh are considered common. But experienced gardeners know that there are varieties that have orange pulp: richly bright, yellow-orange, pale orange, orange with pink veins.
And this is absolutely normal, eh Orange color says only that the pulp contains a large amount of beta-carotene - the famous provitamin A. This "source of youth", "elixir of longevity" (this is how beta-carotene is called) is one of the most powerful antioxidants, reduces the risk of coronary artery disease, atherosclerosis. It is indispensable for improving vision, improves male potency and women's health, needed to protect the skin from harmful UV rays. It is a natural pigment with a bright orange hue and gives all products the appropriate color. The richer and darker the shade, the more provitamin A is contained in the products, in our case, in the melon pulp.
Of course, the color of the pulp primarily depends on the variety, as well as the growing conditions, the abundance of the sun, light, heat, watering. In Uzbekistan, which with full confidence can be called a real "melon Mecca", melons with orange crunchy pulp are lacquered as "red meat". It seems that these amazing fruits absorb all the warmth of this blessed land, acquiring an incredibly delicate, velvety, enveloping sweet taste.
In the middle zone, as well as in the North-West, the Urals, gardeners also grow certain varieties of melons. Of course, they cannot be compared with the southern beauties, but with proper care they can delight you with both the harvest and the good taste of the fruits.
Melon varieties with orange flesh
Cantaloupe
In the first place of the review is the famous cantaloupe melon, which has many varieties. The homeland of this melon is the Asian region, during the era of the Crusades, the culture came to Europe, and the fruits of the juicy melon fell in love with the Pope. By his order, the melon began to be grown on an estate in the territory of Cantalupia, hence the original name - cantelupa. It is also called cantaloupe, Chinese cantaloupe.
Its fruits are oval, rounded, flattened, the weight depends on the specific variety and varies from 600 grams to 1.2-2 kg. The gray-green or whitish skin has a characteristic convex relief, stripes, mesh, and the inner flesh of all varieties has a rich orange color. The pulp is dense, very aromatic, quite juicy, but in terms of sugar content it is inferior to other melons, which are popular in Asia. But for Europe, cantelupe is one of the most beloved melons, it is not for nothing that here, as well as on the American continent, many different varieties of cantelupa have been bred (American, Charentais, Cavaillon, Prescot and others).
Charente
Crumbs of the Charente variety belong to early melons, are very lightweight and juicy orange pulp. Charente is a product of the work of French breeders, but today these melons are successfully grown in a wide variety of regions. the globe, and including, the gardeners of Russia.
Fruits are round "balls", may be slightly flattened. The color of the peel is greenish-blue, whitish, darker stripes stand out clearly. Cut into slices, you can see the juicy pulp of a bright orange hue, the taste is very sweet.
According to many reviews, the Charente variety is unpretentious to care, at the same time very productive.
Mohawk F1
This is a hybrid based on cantelupa melon, medium early, high yielding. It is distinguished by resistance to many diseases (fusarium, powdery mildew), while it is quite unpretentious. But we must remember that melon is a very thermophilic culture, and therefore, in the harsh climate of Russian regions, it must be provided with good conditions.
The ripening period for this hybrid is up to 80 days. But judging by the feedback from those who grew, it takes more time, after all, summer seasons can be unpredictable. The fruits grow up to 1.5-1.7 kg. The peel is dense, at first it has a bright green color, by the time of ripening it becomes beige.
The flesh of the Iroquois is orange, dense and very sugary.
Evdokia
An excellent early ripening variety that has successfully proven itself among gardeners in risky farming areas. Unpretentious, resistant to temperature extremes, inclement weather.
The variety has medium-sized bushes, not very long lashes. Ball-shaped fruits weigh from 1.5 to 2 kg. The peel in a state of full maturity has an orange tint, there is a pronounced reticular pattern.
The pulp is very juicy, orange. The melon pulp of the Evdokia variety contains a high content of sugars and carotene. Excellent taste.
Princess Mary F1
This hybrid belongs to the group of early melons, produced by various agricultural firms, including SeDec. It is recommended to grow under shelters or in greenhouses (areas of unstable farming), in the south - in open ground.
The hybrid has rounded fruits with a gray-green skin, inside - juicy orange pulp. The average weight of melons is one and a half kilograms.
The fruits have a pronounced nutmeg aroma. The value of the hybrid: high yield even in unfavorable conditions, resistance to many diseases of melons. Also, this hybrid is cold-resistant.
Jumbo F1
Among the early ripening hybrids, the Jumbo melon stands out, which has fruits with an amazing honey taste.
The hybrid is intended for growing in a greenhouse, as it is demanding on heat and a lot of light. Differs in powerful growth, long whips. The fruits are oblong in shape, the peel is greenish-creamy, segmentation is pronounced. The flesh is orange with a salmon tinge. The taste is excellent, a pleasant aroma of honey is felt.
One of the best hybrids for early harvests.
Herimus
A little-known variety of melons bred by TSKHA breeders. It is early maturing, the first melons begin to ripen about three months after germination. The fruits are small, the average weight is no more than 0.6 kg. The skin is very smooth, the color is gray with green veins. Inside there is a juicy orange-colored pulp with a pleasant aroma.
The variety is unpretentious, fruitful (you can collect up to 7 kg of fruit per square meter).
Gorkovskaya 310
From early maturing varieties, melon Gorkovskaya 310 is cultivated quite successfully. Melons of this variety ripen approximately 80 days after the appearance of the first shoots.
The bushes are distinguished by short whips. The fruits are usually round and can also be oval. The skin is bright yellow, lemon, orange. There is weak segmentation.
The value of the variety is the presence of an oily juicy orange pulp. It is contained in large quantities beta-carotene, sugar 9%.
The taste is excellent, as is the yield of the variety, reaching up to 3.4 kg per square meter.
Orange
The mid-early varieties include Orange melon (originator - Biotekhnika).
The variety is distinguished not only by good yield, but also by the rapid growth of plants. The melon bush has long lashes, intended for cultivation in greenhouses, under shelters. In the middle lane, in the Urals, in Siberia, it is grown only through seedlings.
Melons round shape, weighing up to 1.6-2 kg. The skin of the fruit is very dense, whitish in color with an openwork mesh and pronounced segmentation into lobes.
To get a good harvest, you need to use quality seeds. The most productive varieties can be ordered on the official site "Gardens of Russia". A large selection of varieties for every taste.
The flesh of the melon attracts attention - a bright orange hue, very juicy, with a pleasant melon aroma. The fruits are portioned, which is very convenient for using melons.
ON A NOTE!
Melon variety Orange has a very good keeping quality.
Charlotte
All melons with orange "sun" flesh are high in carotene. But even among them there are champions, and these include the Charlotte melon.
The variety is early, you will need to wait about 85 days for the first fruits, which is quite a bit for a melon. The best results in the conditions of risky farming areas are obtained by growing melons on trellises (in greenhouses). When growing on ridges in the open air, the spreading method is recommended.
Charlotte's fruits are round in shape, the skin has a deep orange color. The melon pulp is exactly the same color - bright, with small pinkish veins. The taste is excellent. The pulp has a dense structure, when the melon is fully ripe, it simply melts in the mouth.
Charlotte fruits are suitable for maturation, transportation, while the presentation and taste remain at their best.
Portento F1
Another unique early hybrid- Portento F1, will delight you with fruits with delicious orange pulp. This melon is successfully grown on ridges, in greenhouses, it is distinguished by a powerful tall bush and high resistance to various diseases.
Melons Portento are round, gray in color with a raised mesh and pronounced lobes. Melons weigh on average 1.3-1.5 kg.
Inside - juicy and very dense pulp. The seed chamber is small, the skin of the fruit is thin but hard.
Altai
For gardeners living beyond the Urals, the Altai melon variety is recommended in Siberia. It is different early dates maturation, unpretentiousness.
The fruits of Altai are round melons weighing 1.5-2 kg. The skin is hard, light green or grey colour... There is a mesh pattern.
The pulp is bright orange in color, the taste is good. The variety is resistant to temperature extremes, to high humidity, gives good results when grown in various regions of the country.
In the review, litter and melon hybrids are given, in which the flesh is orange. It is possible that the information will interest you, and on summer cottage you will grow a delicious juicy and very healthy "carotene" melon.