The melon (Cucumis melo) is a trailing annual plant of the Cucurbitaceae family, grown for its sweet, fragrant fruit.
The melon (Cucumis melo) is a trailing annual plant of the Cucurbitaceae family, grown for its sweet, fragrant fruit. The fruit has a netted or smooth rind and orange or greenish flesh, highly aromatic and rich in water and vitamins. The plant bears yellow flowers and needs a long, warm, sunny season to ripen its fruit. It prefers fertile, well-drained soil and regular watering, and is sensitive to cold. Charentais and related varieties are prized for their intense aroma, a refreshing summer delicacy.
| Exposure | Soare |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Anual |
| Seed type | Standard |
| Difficulty | Ușor |
| Water needs | Ridicat |
| Colour | Galben, Roșu |
| Placement | Exterior |
