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Melon Gulyabi: how to grow
Melon “Gulyabi” is a Central Asian delicacy widely known for its sweetness and long shelf life. The variety is very thermophilic and contains a huge amount of useful elements. Consider the distinctive features, advantages of culture and its features.
Melon variety “Gulyabi”: features and benefits
The second name of the variety is Chardzhuy melon. It is distinguished by its ovoid shape and very sweet, light, crunchy flesh.
Melon “Gulyabi” retains its taste even after long-term storage
The peel is of medium thickness, in a fine mesh, exudes a strong aroma. The fruits are quite large, the average weight of one varies from 5 to 8 kg. The peel can be either bright yellow or green. The delicacy is very useful and contains substances that have a beneficial effect on the health of the body. Fresh pumpkin is loaded with fiber, iron, silicon, vitamin C, starch, acids and carotene, as well as water and sugar.
The most important advantage is the possibility of long-term storage of fruits, including the absence of problems with transportation
Over time, the kernel does not lose its qualities and practically does not deteriorate – the longer the delicacy lies, the softer, oily and sweeter it is. The possibility of preliminary harvesting of an unripe crop is not excluded – in cases when the product needs to be transported over long distances, it ripens and reveals its taste during transportation. Ripe berry has a beneficial effect on the work of the gastrointestinal tract and activates the additional production of the hormone of happiness – endorphin.
How to grow or choose a Gulabi melon
In European climates, the cultivation of this type of pumpkin is rarely practiced. Chardzhui berry is demanding on heat and develops well only in sultry conditions. The variety is late-ripening and ripens only 4-5 months after planting, even not in all southern regions the warm weather lasts so long. However, it is still possible to grow a melon, although the weight of the berry will not exceed 3-3,5 kg. To do this, it is necessary to create a greenhouse effect for the plant.
- Seedlings grown from seeds are placed in greenhouses with well-loosened, fertile soil.
- The culture is watered abundantly and daily, as the hot climate dries up moisture quickly.
- As it grows, the melon is tied to an additional support.
- The number of ovaries on a young stem is reduced to 2-3, this is enough for the fruits to be juicy and sweet.
It is recommended to fertilize plants with manure and special mineral complexes.
Following these principles will allow you to get a sweet, albeit not very rich, but sweet harvest. When you have to choose a delicacy on the market, it is important to know several basic criteria that indicate the ripeness of absolutely any variety.
First of all, pay attention to the smell – the ripe core of “Gulyabi” exudes a strong vanilla aroma. Examine the stalk – it should be dry and thick. The color of the peel should be uniform and the surface should be firm. Lightly hitting a ripe pumpkin, you will hear a dull sound
Don’t worry if you haven’t been able to recognize a mature, ready-to-eat specimen. Leave it in a dry place for a while, and after a few weeks, you can enjoy the sweet, juicy fruit.