Immerse yourself in a world of sunny flavors with the Dune melon! This early-ripening variety will delight you with its juicy, sweet flesh even in early summer. Imagine this golden fruit, like a grain of desert sand warmed by the sun, melting in your mouth, leaving an aftertaste of summer warmth and joy.
★ About the "Dune" Melon variety
The Dune melon is a variety distinguished by its low maintenance and excellent yield. It is ideal for growing in a variety of climates, delighting gardeners with consistent results. This variety is prized for its disease resistance and excellent transportability, making it an excellent choice for both personal consumption and commercial cultivation.
★ Main characteristics of the "Dune" melon variety
Here are the main characteristics that make the Dune melon so attractive:
- Type: Early ripening variety.
- Ripening period: *58-65 days* from full germination to first fruit harvest.
- Plant: Climbing.
- Fruit: Oval, *yellow* with a solid mesh.
- Average fruit weight: *2.5-4.5 kg*.
- Flesh: Light cream, thick, grainy, dense, tender, *very juicy and sweet*.
- Transportability: Excellent.
★ Features of growing and using the "Dune" melon variety
Growing Dune melon is a fun process that will not only reward you with delicious fruits but also provide you with the joy of gardening. Here are a few tips to help you reap a bountiful harvest:
Sowing for seedlings: At the end of April.
Planting seedlings: At the end of May – beginning of June.
Plant formation: Plants are tied to a trellis, all lateral shoots are removed up to a height of 50 cm, subsequent ones are pinched above 1-3 leaves.
Watering: To allow the fruits to accumulate sugar, reduce watering during the fruiting period.
Dune melon is not only a delicious dessert but also a valuable source of vitamins and minerals. It's perfect for eating fresh, adding to fruit salads, desserts, and refreshing drinks. Enjoy the unique taste and aroma of summer with Dune melon!