Melon Amal: variety description, planting and cultivation with photo

Melon Amal f 1 is one of the few chestnut varieties grown not only in Bulgaria and Spain, Moldova and Ukraine, but also in Russia. The hybrid, bred in France, is adapted to the climate of southern and central Europe.

Gourds grew wild in Africa, melons were cultivated in Asia Minor and Central Asia, in Ancient Egypt. The tender pulp of the dessert vegetable is rich in:

• calcium and magnesium;
• manganese and copper;
• potassium and sodium;
• vitamins of groups A,B, E,C;
• iron and chlorine.

The fruits of a herbaceous plant creeping along the ground are low in calories. People who are afraid of gaining weight can safely include melon in their diet.

Characteristics of Amal hybrid

Central Asian varieties of gourds in Siberia and other regions of Russia, where summer ends quickly, are difficult to grow, so summer residents plant Yamal melon, which has time to ripen in just 60-70 days. Ellipse-shaped fruits are different:

• sweet and tender pulp;
• smooth skinned;
• delicate fragrance;
• cream color.

Early ripe hybrid is not afraid of downy dew and dry rot, is not exposed to Fusarium. More than 50 tons of melons are harvested per hectare, each of them weighs 3-3.5 kg, there are also 4.They tolerate transportation well, are not damaged, and retain their presentation. For these characteristics, the Amal variety is highly valued by farmers.

Due to the abundance of trace elements and vitamins, the fruits have healing properties. Juicy and sweet dessert speeds up recovery from anemia, melons are good to use:

• when the body is depleted;
• for hormonal failures;
• in violation of the heart;
• for diseases of the nervous system.

The calorie content of the fragrant product does not exceed 33 kcal per 100 g, so it is included in some diets. Juice is used in the fight against worms.

Fitting techniques

Among the different melon varieties, the Amal hybrid is most suitable for growing in central Russia. The heat-loving culture is not afraid of drought, but dies from drafts, does not tolerate acidic soil, and does not bear fruit in the shade.

In the countries of Western Europe, Moldova, Ukraine and in the southern regions of Russia, where in April there are no sharp cold snaps, prolonged rains, Amal melon seeds are planted in open ground. The air should warm up to at least 16 degrees. The holes are made at a distance of 70 cm, one and a half meters are left between the rows.

Where the summer is shorter, the sun is not as hot as in the south, you have to grow seedlings in peat pots. Before sowing, Amal melon seeds are disinfected by placing them in a pink solution of potassium permanganate for half an hour. After that, they are left in water, which helps to select empty seeds, accelerate the emergence of sprouts.

A day later, melon seeds are laid out on wet material. When they begin to open, they plant several peat cups in the soil.

When warm weather sets in, and 5 leaves appear on the bushes, the seedlings are moved to the garden. A place for her is chosen, where the sun shines all day, the wind does not penetrate, there are no drafts. The best predecessors for Amal melon are:

• cabbage;
• potato;
• beans.

In order for the crop to bear fruit well, it is not necessary to plant it after pumpkins and zucchini, the garden plot must be changed every 2 years. In the northern regions, the Amal melon is grown in trellis or tunnel greenhouses.

Gardeners who have been working with melons for several years now plant melon sprouts on pumpkins. This planting technology allows you to collect sweet and fragrant fruits in a cool and short summer.

How to prepare the soil?

Studying the description of the requirements for growing gourds, you need to pay attention to one of the main points. The soil in the garden for melons should have normal acidity, with an increased rate, beneficial microorganisms die, because of this, the culture is deficient in the substances necessary for growth and development.

Amal melon variety should not be grown in alkaline soil. An excess of calcium s alts gives it rigidity and density. The earth for melons is dug from autumn to a depth of about 25 cm, and cultivation is carried out at the beginning of spring. Rotted manure, which is one of the best fertilizers for melons, is applied at 4 kg per square meter of soil. You can put it directly into the holes, reducing the proportion by 2 times.

The acidity of the soil is easy to determine by yourself by pouring vinegar on the ground. If this indicator is increased, foam is not formed. From autumn or 2 weeks before sowing the Amal variety hybrid, such soil is treated with lime, chalk, dolomite flour are added.

The beds are prepared in April, the finished seedlings are sent to the ground in early or mid-May, when frosts are not expected, the temperature is stable. Seeds of the Amal variety are buried in the soil by five centimeters, 3 or 4 pieces each. The wells are staggered and moistened.Of all the sprouts, one and the strongest is left.

Features of care

During the growing season, Amal melon needs watering under the root. Only warm water is used, it should not be allowed to drip onto the leaves and flowers, otherwise the root will rot, growth will slow down. The earth must be treated with a solution of potassium permanganate, which will help avoid the development of pests and protect Amal melons from diseases. To reward a dessert vegetable with a harvest, you need:

1. Loosen the soil.
2. Remove weeds.
3. Fertilize.
4. Cut off stepchildren.

Hybrid Amal needs air, it is not enough when the earth is covered with a crust, so it must be broken. Melon beds are not mulched, the grass is removed. The first and second lashes are left on the bush, the rest are cut off.Only one fruit should develop on each of them. To make it grow larger, pinch the shoot. Weeds must be fought until the melon grows.

When the first leaves appear, the Amal hybrid is fertilized with minerals. Dissolves in a liter of water:

• 2 g superphosphate;
• 1 gram ammonium nitrate;
• 1.5 calcium chloride.

The product is poured under each melon bush. After 2 weeks, the procedure is repeated. Top dressing is completed by watering, which is stopped long before the fruit ripens. It is better to moisten gourds in the morning.

So that the Amal melon does not rot when it touches the ground, summer residents put a board of wood or plywood under it. Farmers who plant hectares of chestnut trees will not do so.

The fact that the Amal melon is ripe is reminiscent of a dry stalk, yellowed peel. In some regions it happens in July, in others - in August. The hybrid is harvested at a time, picking off not quite ripe fruits. Then they are well transported, stored for a long time and ripen.

Summer residents who plant the Amal variety write reviews in which they note the amazing taste and aroma of melon. Experienced gardeners manage to grow 10-13 kg of sweet dessert per square meter of land.

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