Muskmelon is also called "sweet melon," and its name comes from the strong musky smell it has. It is a yellow fruit that smells nice and has a sweet taste that makes you want to eat it. They are easy to find in the summer and have a lot of water, which makes them good for hydrating and cooling.
All parts of this fruit, from the flesh to the skin to the seeds, can be good for your health if you use them or eat them in the right way. You can make a face mask by grinding the skin and seeds into a paste. It is a free beauty treatment that has been used for a very long time. Putting the paste on your skin can help get rid of dryness, spots, acne, and other skin problems.
It is important vegetable crop of India. These are mother fruits of several better-known cultivars. Muskmelon is native to Iran, Anatolia and Armenia. Musk melon is rich source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C. It contains about 90% of water and 9% Carbohydrates. In India muskmelon growing state includes Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh.
SOIL :
It grows well in deep fertile and well-drained soil. It gives best result when
grown on well drained loam soil. Soil having poor drainage capacity is not suited for Muskmelon cultivation.
Follow crop rotation as continuous growing of same crop on same field leads loss of nutrients, poor yield
and more disease attack. pH of soil should be in between 6-7. Alkaline soil with high salt concentration is
not suitable for cultivation.
Hara Madhu : Late maturing variety. Fruits are of large size, round shape having average weight of about one kg. Skin is of light yellow color. TSS contain is about 13% and very sweet in test. Flesh is of green color, thick and juicy. Seeds are of small size. It is resistant to powdery mildew. It gives average yield of 50qtl/acre.
Punjab Sunehri : Mature 12days before Hara Madhu. Fruits are of round shape with netted rind and of light brown color. Its average weight is about 700-800gm, TSS is about 11%. Flesh is thick, orange color. It has good keeping quality. It is resistant to fruitfully attacked. Its average yield is about 65qtl/acre.
Punjab Hybrid : It is early maturing variety. Fruit is of round shape, light yellow color with netted skin. Flesh is thick, orange color, juicy and excellent flavor. TSS is upto 12% and average weight about 800gm. It is resistant to fruit fly and gives average yield of 65qtl/acre.
MH-51 : Released in 2017. It gives an average yield of 89qtl/acre. It has round fruits, having stripes and are gauzed. It contains 12% sucrose content.
MH-27 : Released in 2015. It gives an average yield of 88qtl/acre. It contains 12.5% sucrose content.
Other state varieties : ArkaJeet, Arkarajhans, MH10, Pusa madhurima
LAND PREPARATION : Plough land and bring to fine tilth. In North India, sowing is done in middle of February month. In North east and west India sowing is done during November to January.
Time of Sowing : Middle of February is optimum time for muskmelon cultivation.
Spacing : Prepare 3-4m wide beds depending upon variety use. Sow two seeds per hill on bed and keep distance of 60cm between hill.
Sowing Depth : Plant seed about 1.5cm deep.
Method of Sowing : For Sowing dibbling method and transplanting methods can be used.
Transplanting : Sow seeds in polythene bag of 15cm x 12cm size with thickness of 100 gauge in last week of January or first week of February. Fill polythene bag with equal proportion of well rotten cow dung and soil. Seedlings are ready for transplantation by end of February or first week of March. Transplantation is done for 25-30 days old seedling. Apply irrigation immediately after transplantation.
Seed Rate : For sowing in one acre land, seed rate of 400gm seeds are required.
Seed Treatment : Before sowing treat seed with Carbendazim@2gm/kg of seeds. After chemical treatment, treat the seeds with Trichoderma viride@4gm per kg of seeds. Dry seeds in shade and then do sowing immediately.
1. Keeps the body from drying out : The high amount of water in muskmelons helps keep your body hydrated during the hot summer months. It also keeps the body cool and shields it from heat. It makes sure that you get enough of the vitamins and minerals you need.
2. It helps improve and strengthen the immune system : This makes it easier for the body to fight off diseases. It has a lot of vitamin C and vitamin A, which boost the immune system by making white blood cells work harder. Your gut stays healthy with the help of vitamin A and phytochemicals. Your immune system is directly linked to the health of your gut.
3. Good for your eyes : Because it has a lot of vitamin A, muskmelon is good for your eyes. It helps you see better and keeps you from getting cataracts. Studies have shown that eating foods regularly that are high in vitamins can cut the risk of getting cataracts by 40%.
4. Good for the health of your heart : These melons are full of potassium, which helps keep your heart healthy by keeping your blood pressure in check. They also have a lot of a compound called adenosine, which is good for the heart because it thins the blood. It keeps blood from clotting in the heart and arteries.
5. To keep your gut healthy : Muskmelon is an important fruit for gut health because it is full of fibre and water. Muskmelons have a lot of fibre, which helps regulate bowel movements and calms and cools the stomach.
6. Help people lose weight : Because muskmelons are low in fat and calories, they can help you lose weight. It takes a long time for food to move from your stomach to the rest of your digestive system. This makes you feel full for a longer period of time.
7. Stop diabetic kidney disease : Diabetes can lead to a very dangerous condition called diabetic nephropathy. Oxykine, an extract of muskmelon, can stop the kidney cells from becoming dangerously damaged. It has a low glycemic index (GI), which means that the fructose and glucose in it are simple sugars. So, this fruit is safe for people with diabetes and those who are overweight.
8. Combat Stress : Muskmelon is a fruit that can help calm your mind and take the edge off of stress. It has minerals like potassium and is thought to be a food that can help you feel less stressed and more relaxed.
9. Get hair to grow : The vitamin A in muskmelon can make your body make more sebum, which helps keep your hair healthy. When you put muskmelon pulp on your scalp, it can help your hair stay healthy and grow long and shiny.
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