Orange melon inside: why, what varieties with such pulp?

We are all used to seeing white or cream melon pulp in the markets. But many do not know that there are melon hybrids with orange flesh, like a pumpkin. Among these varieties is the Princess Maria melon, which we will now learn more about.

Princess Maria Melon

Grown mainly in greenhouses in central Russia. In the hot climate of Russia, they grow in open beds. Usually grown in Central Asia, as the hot sun shines there, which melons love very much.

The variety is early ripe.Outwardly, the melon is gray-green in color, inside - orange. The taste is sweet, the pulp is juicy and sweet, has a bright nutmeg smell. Even when grown in adverse weather conditions, the variety gives a high yield. The shape is round, close to ovoid, the fruits ripen up to 1.5 kilograms. It has a high disease resistance. It is intended for consumption immediately after harvest. Not subject to storage.

Why is the flesh orange inside?

In such melons, orange pulp is inside due to the high content of beta-carotene or provitamin A, which is responsible for the youth of the body, the renewal of old cells and the cleansing of blood vessels from atherosclerotic plaques. It is used to improve vision, male potency, protects the skin from ultraviolet rays. But it is not recommended for diabetics to use, as the pulp contains a large amount of sugar.

Besides provitamin A, melon is rich in trace elements such as:

ascorbic acid or vitamin C;
folic acid;
potassium;
silicon;
manganese;
iodine;
retinol;
iron;
tocopherol;
riboflavin;
chlorophyll.

All these trace elements, when consumed fresh, help to cope with diseases, renew body cells, cleanse the walls of blood vessels and help strengthen the immune system. Because they have a sweet taste, not only adults but also children like to eat melons. In their growing body, vitamins and minerals are so necessary for harmonious development.

Other orange-fleshed melons

In addition to Princess Mary, a huge number of varieties of melons with different flesh colors are grown:

green;
white;
yellow;
orange color;
creamy.

Also a large number of exotic fruits of various shapes:

cucumber;
banana;
horned;
serpentine.

All these varieties are united by the name - melon.

Kontalupa

The fruits are grown in Asia. The mass depends on the variety and varies from 600 grams to 2 kilograms. The second name of the variety is nutmeg melon. The fruits have a rounded green color with a gray tint. The flesh of the melon is a rich orange color inside. With a higher content of beta-carotene, the color is darker. The pulp is juicy, dense. The amount of sugar in the fruits of this variety is less than in other Asian varieties.

Charente

French fruits of small size are early ripe hybrids. The flesh is deep orange in color. The peel is yellow-gray with green stripes. It is grown everywhere, including in the Russian Federation. When grown, it does not require special conditions, it gives good yields.

Iroquois

Produced by breeders on the basis of Cantaloupe fruits, medium ripening, high yielding. Resistant to Fusarium and powdery mildew.

It takes 80 days from seed germination to ripe vegetables under favorable growing conditions. Berries grow weighing up to 1.7 kilograms. The skin is thick and hard. When ripe, light green, then gray, with a convex ornament over the entire surface. The pulp of the fruit is juicy, dense, orange in color.Has a sweet taste.

Orange

Russian breeders bred the Orange variety. It has an average ripening period, differs in productivity and rapid growth of lashes. Fruits when ripe reach a size of 1.6-2 kilograms. They are grown in the southern part of the country in open beds, in Siberia, seeds are grown in seedlings, otherwise they will not have time to ripen. The skin is hard, with an ornament on the entire surface and longitudinal green stripes. The main color is gray-yellow. Melon pulp is orange, juicy, with a melon pleasant smell.

Charlotte

It takes 85 days from planting seeds to fruit ripening, mid-early variety. Grown in open beds spreading or in greenhouses on a trellis. The fruits are orange inside and out. The flesh of a ripe fruit is bright orange, juicy. At full ripeness of the fruit - sugary and melting in the mouth.

Portent

Early ripe hybrid for growing in greenhouses and open beds. The bush is powerful, resistant to popular diseases. Berries reach a size of 1.3-1.5 kilograms. The juicy and dense inside has a rich sweet taste and aroma of melon. The color of the melon pulp is orange, the skin is light gray with a yellow tint and green stripes along the berry. A relief mesh with an ornament runs across the entire surface.

Altai

The variety is suitable for growing in the northern regions of Russia, often used for growing in the Urals. The variety is unpretentious to growing conditions and care. Differs in early term of maturing. Round melons grow up to 2 kilograms under favorable conditions. The color of the skin is gray with a green tint. The flesh is orange, juicy and firm. It has a melon aroma.Disease resistant when grown in humid conditions.

Who is shown to use?

Eating melon has been proven beneficial for the following conditions:

cardiovascular pathology;
for colds, flu and viral infections;
to relieve nervousness during stress and neurosis;
for diseases of the genitourinary system;
for constipation, hemorrhoids, diseases of the digestive system;
anemia;
disorders of the gallbladder and kidneys;
rids the body of helminths.

Silicon content has a positive effect on the formation of nail plates, hair, improves digestion, improves mood.

When can't you eat melon?

If the following diseases are detected, this berry should not be eaten:

Acute form of disease of the biliary tract, urinary organs, the presence of stones or sand in the gallbladder or kidneys.
Acute inflammation of the pancreas.
For gastric ulcer, infection of the gastrointestinal tract, gastritis, inflammation of the rectum.
If diagnosed with pre-diabetic condition or diabetes mellitus.

How to grow a variety on the plot?

Growing melon varieties in the garden is very simple. But if a cold snap sets in quickly in the region, then it is better to use the method of growing through seedlings, followed by transplanting plants into a greenhouse.

Seeds are germinated in wet gauze, then planted in containers for seedlings.The soil is chosen fertile, loose. For better germination, seeds are covered with a film until the first shoots appear. Then the film is removed, the containers are placed in a well-lit and warm place for further growth.

When the temperature in the room where melons are planned to be planted reaches 22-25 degrees, and the soil warms up to at least 15 degrees, the seedlings are transplanted. In greenhouses, melons grow on a trellis, on beds in a horizontal way. 4 plants are planted per square meter.

Melon requirements for growing conditions

Since the berries came to us from hot and sunny Asia, India and other countries with a hot climate, we also require the presence of the sun. They need at least eight hours of sunshine to mature. Otherwise, the fruits will not ripen.

Demanding plants for top dressing. So, when growing, gardeners feed the crop at least three times with organic and mineral fertilizers.

Do not allow the soil to dry out, too humid environment is also dangerous for plants. The roots will rot. Everything needs moderate care, this is the key to obtaining a quality harvest of tasty and he althy melons in our climatic conditions.

Orange melon varieties reviews

Despite the exotic nature of this fruit, the variety is successfully grown by gardeners in Russia and neighboring countries.

Nikolay speaks about cultivation as follows: “Last year, neighbors persuaded me to plant a melon on the site, gave seeds and recommendations for growing. I planted it in an open garden, since my greenhouse is always occupied with tomatoes and cucumbers. Grown in the usual way - by planting seeds in the ground. The weather that year was disgusting, so at first the sprouts did not sprout for a long time, and when active growth began, it began to get colder. Therefore, the fruits did not have time to ripen. I decided to plant a few melons in a greenhouse this year, I am already growing seedlings.I look forward to getting good results.”

Marina: “I set aside a place specifically for growing melons and watermelons in a greenhouse. Last year I received fruits weighing about 1.5 kilograms. The scourge was launched along the trellis, otherwise, because of the greenery, the earth is not visible. I planted the Charente variety. The melons are delicious, the pulp is juicy, dense, melts in your mouth. Therefore, I will plant melons in the garden this year as well. I will try to grow in an open area by growing seedlings. They say that the variety gives a good harvest even in open beds.”

Grigory: “I am from Belarus, our climate is cool, but the summer is hot. So I decided to plant a melon in the garden. Moreover, grandchildren love these fruits for their sweet taste. I re-read a lot of books on growing gourds, pumpkins also belong to them. I grew seedlings, planted seeds at the same time as tomatoes. The seedlings of the house grew quickly, stood on the windowsill, where the sun shines for half a day.At the end of May, he transplanted it to a garden bed, previously fed with mullein. He took care of them like other plants: watered, loosened, weeded. Melons per kilogram grew, 16 melons came out of eight plants. I was satisfied with the harvest. The juicy pulp ripened, sweet, the grandchildren could not be torn off from the beds. Everyone was waiting for him to grow up.”