Watermelons grow and thrive well in
warmer parts of the country. Watermelons are low in calories
and very nutritious. The hardy green cover protects the rich
red juicy flesh inside which has the properties of a
powerful antioxidant. Watermelons have a cooling effect.
Hybrids
Pata Negra
Round, intense green fruits
Weighing 7-8 kg.
Indam 369
Oblong, light green stripes on
dark green fruits
Weighing 7-8 kg.
Indam 9307
Oblong, green striped fruits
Weighing 8-9 kg.
Open Pollinated variety
Sugar Baby
Round, dark green fruits with
deep red flesh.
Weighing 2-3 kg
Musk
Melon
Muskmelon, also known as cantaloupe,
is a tender, heat-loving vegetable. It derives its
name from the musk smell that most varieties
have. It is mainly a dessert fruit which is
very wholesome and nutritious.
