Common varieties of melon

Melon is a common fruit in summer, now there are many varieties of melon, each has its own characteristics, there are some special varieties, and it is loved by many people. Some varieties are different from conventional melons in shape, but they are really melons. So today I would like to introduce some special appearance, taste, different melon varieties, but also common varieties.

1. Elizabeth melon

This kind of melon, developed in Japan, is widely planted after introduction. Its pericarp is uniform golden yellow, some, the fruit shape is oval, more round, no lines, there are slight wrinkles near the pedicel. Sweet taste, snow-white flesh, is a common commercial melon. Contains a variety of nutrients that the human body can use, vitamins, trace elements, fructose.

2. Hami melon

As a unique variety of melon, cantaloupe can be said to be a large variety, there are a variety of small varieties, but also different maturity varieties. Mainly planted in-area, is a precious fruit. The main planting species are Naxigan and Huangdanzi, which are characterized by crisp juice, strong sweet taste, softening and sweetness after storage.

3. Sheep horn honey

Unique appearance, long growth strip, small at the top, gradually bigger down. Like a sheep's horn, so the name, mainly crisp, sweet taste, pericarp is flower green, flesh is turquoise. The advantage is that the fruit is relatively large and the plant grows vigorously. It has stable growth, high sugar content and is liked by people. But the fruit is easy to crack because it is too brittle.

4. Xizhou honey

The shape is similar to cantaloupe, but cantaloupe is a cucumber melon. The main feature is that the mesh color is different, some scattered, not connected. The pericarp is white and green, or a little yellowish. The meat is delicate, sweet and juicy. It has the effect of medicine, high sweetness and good nutrition.

5. Muskmelon

The shape of the fruit is various, usually nearly round, small in shape, green or white in shape, slightly smaller in the pedicel, somewhat flat at the lower end, concave and convex. It has been cultivated for thousands of years and has a wide range of distribution. There are two categories: thick skin and thin skin.

6. Bailan melon

Is a melon originating in the United States, generally known as Lanzhou melon, the fruit is relatively heavy. It is thick-skinned and the taste is juicy and delicate. The skin is white and the flesh is white or green. Is compared to the taste of honey. It is mainly planted in temperate and subtropical regions. It is a fruit rich in dietary fiber.

There are many varieties of melons, common and distinctive, and some of the representative varieties with good taste are those introduced above, but not everyone may think so. Cultivation can be referred to more.