Chinese cantaloupe melon is healthy

Sweet cantaloupe melon is popular. This is a Chinese variety. It was usually grown in greenhouse conditions. Many people like its pleasant aroma. And she came to us from India.

What is cantaloupe melon

It has been cultivated in India and Guinea for a long time - it is more than 2000 years old. Europe became acquainted with it in the form of seeds; the source melon came from its homeland. In Russia you can rarely find it in cultivation. The following is known about it: It is a valuable food product. It contains so many sugars that it surpasses watermelon. There is a fundamental difference - melon sugar is not fructose, but a less sweet version of sucrose. The portion of absorbable iron in melon is twice as high when compared to chicken meat, and 17 times higher than the level in milk;

• It contains alkaline salts and essential organic acids: malic, succinic, citric. There is three times more natural vitamin C compared to watermelons. A good supply of inosine is a substance whose properties will prevent hair loss, accumulation of fat and cholesterol;
• It is recommended to eat it fresh. A good type of honey is obtained from the fruits - bekmes, as well as jam, candied fruits, unusual jam, and edible oil can be obtained from the seeds.

Here is their description. Melons should be grown in a designated well-warmed, bright area. Cold winds are unacceptable. Southern slopes are suitable. She needs light, air- and water-permeable types of cultivated soils with a neutral reaction. Organic matter is desirable. Manure or compost is applied for autumn digging, up to 30 cm (4-6 kg). Melon uses water economically, but it is moisture-loving.This is how cantaloupe melon is grown.