Nutritional Value of Sweet Melons
Nutritional Value (per 100g)
- Calories: 34 kcal - low calorie summer snack
- Water Content: 90% - excellent for hydration
- Vitamin C: 36.7 mg (61% DV) - boosts immunity
- Vitamin A: High in beta-carotene (especially cantaloupe)
- Potassium: 267 mg - supports heart health
Health Benefits
- 💧 Superb hydration from high water content
- 👁 Rich in antioxidants for eye health
- 🩸 Helps regulate blood pressure
- 🛌 Contains compounds that may improve sleep quality
- 🍽 Light and easy to digest
Tip: Choose melons that feel heavy for their size and have a sweet aroma at the stem end. Store cut melon in the refrigerator.
How Sweet Melons Are Grown
1
Variety Selection & Soil Prep
- Popular varieties: Cantaloupe, Honeydew, Galia
- Requires warm soil (minimum 15°C/60°F) and full sun
- Well-draining, fertile soil with pH 6.0-6.8
2
Planting
- Direct sow or start seedlings indoors 3-4 weeks before last frost
- Space plants 60-90cm apart in rows 1.5-2m apart
- Plant in mounds to improve drainage
3
Growth & Care
- Regular watering (especially during fruit set)
- Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds
- Fertilize with balanced nutrients
4
Pollination
- Requires pollination by bees
- Male and female flowers on same vine
- Each plant produces 2-4 melons
5
Harvesting
- Ready 70-100 days after planting
- Signs: sweet aroma, slight softening at blossom end
- Harvest in morning when cool
Note: Melons stop ripening after harvest, so timing is crucial!
Summary: Choose variety → Prepare soil → Plant → Care → Pollinate → Harvest at perfect ripeness!
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