Uzbek farmers grow yellow watermelons
19/06/2022 11:20
Uzbek farmers grow yellow watermelons
19/06/2022 11:20
Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- The farm of Imronbek Shakhruza LLC in Akhangaran district of Tashkent region grows yellow watermelons from the seeds of the Riamo variety, which are purchased in South Korea.
The farm was established in 2015 and has 86 hectares of sown area, of which 3.5 are planted with yellow (planted two years in a row) and red watermelons. Grain is grown on 45 hectares, tomatoes on 10 hectares, soybeans on 1 hectare, and corn on the rest of the area.
This type of watermelon appeared on the world market and in our country in particular not so long ago. Yellow watermelon is a hybrid obtained by foreign scientists-breeders as a result of crossing wild and cultivated watermelon. The first crop was obtained in the Mediterranean countries, and today it is grown all over the world. Outwardly, yellow watermelons have an oval or round shape. The rind is green, smooth or striped. The inner part of the berry is yellow, and its weight averages from 1.5 kg to 4-5 kg.
The main and biggest difference between them lies in the color of the mass inside. There may be fewer or no seeds in a yellow watermelon. The taste is reminiscent of mango, lemon and pineapple. Yellow varieties of watermelons ripen a little earlier than red ones. They are considered fast growing. There is also a difference in price. Worldwide, prices for yellow watermelons are slightly higher than for red ones.
Seedlings grown from seeds are planted in fields in open ground. In the central regions of our republic, this period falls on March. The first harvest is in mid-May. For landing choose the sunny side of the field. In cold weather, it is recommended to cover the seedlings with foil. Yellow varieties of watermelons are resistant to diseases and pests. Therefore, special chemical spraying is not required. Suitable mineral or organic fertilizers. Closer to harvest, reduce watering. Then the watermelon will be sweeter. If the place where the berry is in contact with the soil is white or yellowish, and a ringing sound is heard when patted, this means that it is ripe.
Yellow watermelon contains vitamins A, B1, B2, B5, B6, B9, E, C, PP. It is also rich in calcium, potassium, magnesium, iron, sodium, phosphorus. It has a positive effect on the immune system, helps in the fight against various infections, viruses. Yellow watermelon is useful for people who are on a diet, suffer from allergies. Because it is low in sugar and calories.
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