Traditional planting time and method of Hami melon

1, time: Hami melon is planted in February in spring and August in autumn.

2. Seeds: Choose healthy and disease-free Hami melon seeds, soak them in clear water for a period of time, then take them out and put them on a wet cloth to accelerate germination.

3. Soil: Prepare loose, fertile and breathable soil.

4. Planting: evenly sow Hami melon seeds in the soil, and after the seeds germinate, raise seedlings at appropriate intervals to supplement water and fertilizer.

Brief introduction of cantaloupe

Hami melon is mainly produced in Turpan basin and Hami basin. Different shapes, unique flavor, thick meat, crisp and refreshing, became a tribute variety in Yongping years of the Eastern Han Dynasty.

Hami melon is rich in variety resources.

According to different maturity, it can be divided into early-maturing, middle-maturing and late-maturing varieties.

Early maturity and medium maturity are called summer melons, and late maturity is called winter melon.

Hami melon is an annual creeping or climbing herb; Stems and branches have horns, yellow-brown or white bristles and verrucous protrusions, and tendrils are slender, single and puberulent.

Hami melon can not only be eaten fresh, but also be made into dried wax gourd, preserved honeydew melon and fruit juice.

Hami melon peeler can be used for fruit and vegetable peeler, which is suitable for large-scale food processing.