How's the thumb watermelon? How much half a kilo? How to cultivate it?

Thumb watermelon is also known as micro watermelon, mini watermelon, Peppkino. The fruit is oval and fleshy, like a miniature version of a small watermelon. The appearance is the same as the ordinary watermelon, the inner flesh is turquoise, the taste is as crisp and refreshing as cucumber, the nutritional value is higher than the ordinary watermelon, can be eaten directly. Its biggest characteristic is the extremely high content of vitamin C, rich in potassium and magnesium, and so on will be sour and sweet when fully mature. The fruit of this small watermelon tastes delicious and has a flavor similar to banana and limes. Contains 12.6% protein, 16.30% fiber and 56.8% carbohydrates.

At present, thumb watermelon has entered the market in some big cities, but it has not been widely planted. On June 27, 2013, a cooperative in Jinshan District of Shanghai was successfully planted after three years of cultivation. Thumb watermelon with its lovely shape and refreshing taste has become a tight goods, the price is also relatively high, the market price is about 160 yuan / kg.

Cultivation method

"thumb watermelon" can be cultivated in spring and summer, and should be selected in sufficient sunlight or plastic greenhouse. It is suitable to be planted in fields with loose texture, fertile and convenient drainage and irrigation, and pay attention to the supply of fertilizer and water during planting to increase yield. The pH value of soil is neutral or slightly acidic, which is beneficial to the improvement of soil quality. If the indoor seedlings are raised and the leaves are grown and then transplanted outdoors, the effect is better. It can climb or stand on the ground, and the output of the frame is greater. The general growth period is 60-85 days, the height of single plant is 1.2-1.8 meters, and the yield of each plant is 60-90.

Sowing from late February to April: germinate at about 24 °C and grow two or three leaves, the temperature can drop to about 18-21 ℃. Give them enough calories during the first four weeks of growth. Potted plants are usually good to be placed on a sunny windowsill. The harvest season is from July to September.