In what environment does honeydew melon grow? When does honeydew melon usually mature?

White honeydew melon is also called Lanzhou honeydew melon. There are two types: round and oval. Most of the white honeydew melons in Lanzhou are produced in Qingbaishi Township, Lanzhou, Gansu Province, which is well-known as the "hometown of white honeydew melon". White honeydew melon tastes sweet and delicious, and is deeply loved by friends. It is also very beneficial to the human body. Let's learn more about it!

Contents of this article

1. In what environment does honeydew melon grow?

2. In which month does honeydew melon usually mature?

3. How many calories does honeydew melon have?

In what environment does honeydew melon grow?

It is widely cultivated throughout the country. It is also widely cultivated in the temperate to tropical regions of the world. Most of Lanzhou's white melons are produced in Qingbaishi Township, Lanzhou, Gansu Province, which is known as the "hometown of white melons". The white melons produced here are a traditional export product of Gansu and a famous melon specialty of Lanzhou City, Gansu Province. It has a history of more than 50 years of local cultivation and is a local specialty agricultural product. The original name of white melon was "honey dew" and it was introduced to Lanzhou from the United States in 1944.

When does honeydew melon usually mature?

White honeydew melon is also called Lanzhou honeydew melon. It comes in two shapes: round and oval. The two most important varieties are the Greater Heat White Honeydew melon and the Lesser Heat White Honeydew melon. White honeydew melon prefers a hot, dry climate with large temperature differences and long sunshine. The soil in Lanzhou is mostly loose, deep, slightly alkaline soil suitable for the growth of melons and fruit plants. In addition, the sunlight is strong and sufficient, which is very beneficial to the growth and sugar conversion of white honeydew melon. White honeydew melon is generally planted in March every year and matures in three or four months. The maturity period of Greater Heat White Honeydew melon is more than 120 days, and the maturity period of Lesser Heat White Honeydew melon is more than 110 days. Therefore, most white honeydew melons mature from June to August, and then are picked and transported to the market in large quantities.

How many calories does white melon have?

Lanzhou melon calories: 21 calories (100 grams of edible part), category: fruit, evaluation: It has a high water content, but other nutrients are relatively low in fruits, and it has very low calories.