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Galia melon deserves special attention due to its wide range of technical characteristics, tasty and healthy fruits. Growing this melon culture is gaining popularity as the number of fans of the unpretentious plant in care is growing.
Description of melon Galia
Galia melon belongs to mid-early varieties. An unpretentious plant originally from Israel. It is grown in the USA, Chile, Panama, and also the countries of South America. Culture perfectly adapts to any weather conditions.
The fruits are large, rounded with white-green flesh and orange-yellow skin. Galia f1 melon has positive reviews, is famous for its excellent taste and aroma.
The fruits are used in cooking for the preparation of gourmet dishes, as well as for preparations of marmalade, jam. A large amount of sugars in the composition of the Galia melon allows you to make candied fruits from it, which are an integral part of many desserts.
Pros and cons of the variety
The positive characteristics of melon variety Galia include:
- frost resistance;
- unpretentiousness;
- pleasant taste;
- transportability.
The variety has no disadvantages.
Growing melon Galia
Galia melon requires attention from the gardener, proper planting and providing favorable conditions for growth. In order for the bushes of the plant to fully develop, and the harvest to please with its quality, it is necessary to correctly plant and carry out all the necessary care measures. You can enjoy the sweet taste and bright aroma of healthy fruits in early August.
Preparation of seedlings
For sowing melons of the Galia variety, it is necessary to use well-formed material obtained from a two-year harvest. Before planting, to improve seedlings, place the seeds for 12 hours in a solution of boric and sulfuric acid or in another growth stimulator.
When growing in the middle lane, you need to take care of hardening the seed in advance. To do this, it is necessary to immerse it in warm water and leave it at room temperature for a day. Then transferred to the refrigerator for 18 hours. When the seeds swell, they are sent for sowing in open ground or for seedlings.
Selection and preparation of the landing site
Choosing the right site is important for the normal growth and development of the culture. Galia melon does not tolerate shade and grows in sunlit areas.
The soil must be dug up in advance and fertilized with organic matter, using at least 4-6 kg of humus per 1 sq. m of landing area. If the soil is loamy, a little river sand should be added to make it loose.
Rules of landing
Basic rules for planting Galia melons in the open field by seed:
- Dig small holes 5 cm deep at a distance of 60 cm from each other.
- Add 1 tsp to each hole. any nitrogenous fertilizer.
- Place seeds and cover with soil.
Planting Galia melons in seedlings at home depends on the weather conditions of the region. On average, seed material for seedlings is laid in the second decade of April. To prepare the soil, it is necessary to mix peat, humus, soddy soil and add 1 tsp each. superphosphate, ash, urea and potassium sulfate. Mix all components thoroughly. Galia melons may not tolerate picking, so planting is carried out in small peat pots 10 cm in diameter. The prepared soil should be folded into containers, moistened. Send 2 seeds to a depth of 3 – 3 cm, cover with a centimeter layer of sand. After a week, remove underdeveloped seedlings from each pot, leaving progressive shoots. It is recommended to plant seedlings in the ground at the end of May. The term is influenced by the climate of the region and the age of the seedlings. Optimal for planting plants will be the age of 4 – 5 weeks.
Watering and top dressing
Comprehensive care is very important, because it can provide high yields, resistance to diseases. The main thing to remember is loosening the soil: it provides the root system with oxygen. A simple and understandable procedure for every gardener will also help – removing weeds that prevent the active growth of the plant. When watering Galia melons, keep in mind that the water should be warm, heated to +22 oC. Do not allow moisture to get on the root collar: this can lead to a whole list of diseases, as well as a decrease in yield or its complete loss.
Top dressing of the Galia variety melon should be combined with watering. 2 weeks after planting, add ammonium nitrate to the soil (1 tablespoon per 10 liters of water). Each bush should get 2 liters of solution. During the flowering period, repeat the procedure with the same composition or use organic matter in the same ratio. Loosen the soil after fertilizing. This will help the nutrients enrich the root system of the plants, staying longer in the soil.
Galia melon can survive without mineral nutrition, especially if the soil is fertile, well seasoned with organic matter. In this case, the fruits are smaller, but sweeter and tastier.
Formation
When growing melons of the Galia variety in open ground, one should not forget about shaping. The purpose of the procedure is to use all the forces of the plant for the growth and development of fruits, and not for a set of green mass. After the formation of shoots of the second order and the beginning of the formation of the first fruits, the tops of the shoots must be pinched. The ovaries on the shoots of the third order should be removed immediately so that the rest are larger and more powerful.
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Harvesting
Only ripe fruits should be harvested when they acquire a characteristic color and aroma: unripe Galia melons do not ripen when plucked. The harvest is stored no more than 20 days.
Diseases and pests
To get a good harvest, you need to take timely measures to combat diseases and pests.
According to the variety description, Galia melon is resistant to diseases and pest attacks. But for prevention, it is required to treat the bushes with special preparations, observing the dosage recommended by the manufacturer.
| Disease | What is characteristic | preventive measures | How to fight |
| Mučnistaâ rosa | The appearance of white spots on the leaf plates and stems. The leaves turn brown, dry and curl. | Timely remove the remains of weeds from the beds. | Treat with a solution of colloidal sulfur in the ratio of 50 g per 10 liters at weekly intervals. Final spray 20 days before harvest. |
| Peronosporoz | The formation of yellow spots on the leaves, their further increase. A gray powdery coating appears on the back of the leaf plate. | Before sowing, soak the seeds in a solution of potassium permanganate for 20 minutes. | Spray with a solution of urea in the proportion of 1 g per 1 liter of water or with special ready-made preparations. Repeat after 10 days. |
| Copperhead | Brown spots on the leaves quickly affect the entire organ. The leaves curl up and dry out. The lashes become brittle and thin. The fruits are deformed. | Loosen the soil after each watering. | Spray the plant with Bordeaux liquid (1%), sprinkle with sulfur. Repeat after 10 days. |
The main pests of the Galia melon variety are spider mites, wireworms, and nibbling jays. The main thing is to notice the problem in time and get rid of it with the help of special tools and folk methods.
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Conclusion
Galia melon has received recognition from gardeners who know a lot about melons. If you carefully study all the recommendations for planting and caring for this variety, the plant will surely thank you with a delicious, sweet harvest.