Melon
Melon (Cucumis melo L.)
It is an annual herbaceous trailing plant of the cucurbitaceous family. It is eaten with its fresh flesh as a dessert, but can also be used as a base for ginger. It is a rich source of Vitamin A, Thiamine (B1), Riboflavin (B2), Niacin and Ascorbic acid (C). Globally, in terms of production, Asia produces 65%, Europe 13% and North and Central America 22%. Among the Cucurbitaceae, melon is particularly demanding in its nutrition, requiring a good knowledge of the necessary nutrients, soil, expected yield and the correct timing – how to apply the nutrition products.
