Gulyabi melon: how to choose, description and characteristics of the variety, planting and care, reviews with photos

History and characteristics of melon

The Gulyabi melon variety is recommended for growing in the dry, hot climate of the Asian region. The annual plant is planted in open, sunny areas. The fruit ripening period is 130-135 days.

Selection

The Gulyabi variety was first developed by breeders of Turkmenistan at a research institute in the Chardzhou region of the country, which served as the second name for this crop, Chardzhou melon. Then scientists from Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan joined in the development of varietal varieties of the crop. Therefore, today there are several varieties of the Gulyabi variety.

Description of the variety

It is difficult to confuse melon with any other vegetable or fruit. The Gulyabi variety is distinguished by elongated, oval fruits of yellow and orange shades. The inner part of the fruit has dense, juicy pulp with a sweet taste and a persistent, honey aroma. The peel is dense, hard, and in a ripe vegetable it is covered with small cracks, which create a mesh pattern on the surface of the fruit.

Important! The peculiarity of the variety is that the longer the ripened fruits are stored, the sweeter and more aromatic they become.

Advantages and disadvantages

All hybrid crops have distinctive qualities, and Gulyabi is no exception.

Advantages of the variety:

The fruits are stored for a long time; you can enjoy the unusual taste of melon all winter.
The pulp of the vegetable is rich in vitamins and nutrients that help cope with many diseases.
The high content of sugary substances in fruits is not dangerous; they are quickly and easily absorbed by the body.
Widely used in the food industry and cooking. Also, the substances included in the culture are used in the perfume and cosmetics industry.

And these are just the main advantages of the fruit; in fact, there are many more.

Flaws:

It is not recommended to consume the fruits for people with high blood sugar and certain diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
The difficulty of growing crops in regions with temperate and cold climates.
The crop is not grown in greenhouse conditions. Due to lack of sunlight, the vegetable becomes tasteless.
The plant is susceptible to fungal and viral diseases, and is also often attacked by pests.

Beneficial properties and harm

The fruits contain vitamins, macro- and microelements that are responsible for the vital functions of the body. Also, the vegetable has a low calorie content, and due to the high sugar content, the body quickly saturates. Therefore, melon is often used in dietary and baby food.

The substances contained in the fruits have a beneficial effect on the condition of the skin, nails and hair.

The fruits are not recommended for people with diabetes and gastrointestinal diseases. In rare cases, the vegetable causes allergic rashes. Gulyabi is grown mainly on an industrial scale, so the fruit contains excess harmful substances.

Beneficial features

Gulyabi melon, like any other product of this family, has a rich chemical composition, which determines its effect on the human body. In addition to starch, easily digestible sugars, fiber, proteins, pectins and organic acids, it contains many vitamins and mineral salts. For example, potassium and iron are useful for anemia and some heart diseases. These elements can help restore kidney and liver function, as well as get rid of gout and rheumatism. Particular attention should be paid to silicon. There is more than enough of it in melon. This is very good, especially considering that it not only strengthens hard tissues, but also improves the structure of hair and skin. Silicon is also simply necessary for the normalization of the nervous system, the condition of the cerebral cortex, intestinal walls and the entire digestive tract. In addition, from time immemorial, melon was considered a means of maintaining youth. She is able to support not only female beauty, but also male strength.

Variety varieties

After the Gulyabi or Chardzhou melon was bred, the breeders did not stop, and based on the vegetable crop, several varieties of this variety were developed.

Gulyabi melon variety 803 is cultivated in the melon fields of Turkmenistan. The fruits are large, with yellow skin and juicy, sweet pulp.
A variety of Chok vegetable with orange skin and a sweet, aromatic core and tender pulp.
Green Gulyabi melon is cultivated in Uzbekistan. The fruits are large, up to 7 kg, with green skin and juicy pulp. This variety of vegetable crop can be stored for a long time.
A variety of Boswaldi with medium-sized fruits and fibrous pulp. The peel is striped, green in color. The shelf life of such melons is short, so the fruits are rarely transported.

Each type of Gulyabi melon has its own characteristics and characteristics, but they are all healthy and tasty.

Choosing Gulyabi

Gulyabi is found on shelves less often than Torpedoes and Kolkhoznits, but in taste it is in no way inferior to these melon varieties. Ripe Gulyabi should have the following signs:

the color of the skin is rich yellow or orange;
the ripened peel has a continuous mesh;
a pleasant honey aroma emanates from the skin;
elongated shape, weight should not exceed 6-7 kg.

Gulyabi ripens much longer than other varieties: it will take more than 100 days to ripen, so it only appears on sale in the fall.

On a note!

Do not buy melons near roads. Over time, heavy metals released from car exhaust accumulate on the fruit skin and in the pulp.

Growing technology

The technology of growing melons is a long and labor-intensive process. Therefore, it is worth gaining strength and patience, because only with the help of labor can you grow a high-quality and rich harvest.

Landing dates

Gardeners and gardeners have always loved to experiment. So Gulyabi melons in the middle zone are not considered a curiosity from Asian countries. Seeds are prepared for planting in advance. Before planting in open ground, seed material is treated with disinfectants. Planting work begins depending on weather conditions in the region. Usually seeds are planted from the end of April until the end of spring.

Important! To plant Gulyabi melon seeds, the soil must be well heated.

Choosing a location on the site

Vegetables are planted on flat, well-lit land. Predecessors can be plants of the nightshade family, legumes or garlic. It is not recommended to plant the crop in places where carrots, melons or pumpkins grew.

Sowing process

If the soil on the land is dense and heavy, then sand is added to it. Plants love loose, sandy soil. Holes are dug in the beds with a depth of 5 to 7 cm, at a distance of 70-80 cm from each other. A distance of 1.5 m is maintained between the beds. Before planting, settled, warm water is poured into the hole and several seeds are planted.

How not to make a mistake in choosing

Many housewives, going to a store or market, are afraid that they may come across a product that is not entirely good.

How to solve this problem? What should you pay attention to when making a purchase? For example, you need Gulyabi melon. How to choose the right copy so that when you come home you won’t be disappointed? To do this, you first need to know what parameters and characteristics you should pay attention to.

There are not many of them, so it’s better to take everything into account:

1) Smell. A ripe melon smells even from a distance. It must emit a characteristic subtle aroma around itself.

2) Condition of the end parts. In a ripe melon, the place where the flower was located always remains soft and pliable when pressed. And the stem must be thick.

3) Peel density. When scratching a ripe pumpkin with a fingernail, the top layer should come off easily. The green part of the pulp will immediately appear under it. In general, it is desirable if the crust itself is soft and pliable.

But tapping the melon is not at all necessary. A dull sound in this case does not guarantee ripeness. This method is more applicable to watermelons.

Care instructions

Growing Gulyabi melon requires knowledge of some agrotechnical rules.

Watering and fertilizing

The crop is watered between the rows, and not under the rhizomes of plants. Watering occurs only with warm water when the soil dries 5-7 cm from the surface. In the phase of fruit ripening, watering work stops. Feed the plant several times. Initially, young shoots are fertilized, then during the formation of buds they are fed with organic matter.

The last time vegetables are fed after flowering is over is with potassium and phosphorus fertilizers.

Formation of bushes

Vegetable bushes grow quickly, which negatively affects the yield. The bushes are pinched and excess ovaries are removed. From 2 to 5 fruit ovaries are left on each bush.

The soil

While the plants are small and not spreading, work to loosen the soil is carried out between the rows. As soon as the plants close together in the rows, soil cultivation is stopped.

Best time to buy

Melon pulp is more than half water (about 90%). The composition also contains microelements: potassium, iron, zinc, sodium, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamins B, A, E, C. Due to its rich composition, the fruit has a number of useful qualities:

increases immunity;
improves digestion;
relieves headaches;
increases hemoglobin levels;
lifts the mood.

Due to its low calorie content (only 35-40 kcal per 100 g), melon is loved by those losing weight; it is an excellent alternative to cakes and sweets, since it is not inferior to them in sweetness, but the number of calories consumed is reduced several times. Melons are sold already with the onset of summer, but buying them at the beginning of the season is very risky. Most often, such fruits are grown under artificial conditions: ripening is accelerated with chemicals, which, in addition to nutrients, causes harmful elements to appear in the pulp. If ingested, they can cause food poisoning, so you should not buy fruits in June or even early July, it is very risky.

The ripening period approaches the end of July or the beginning of August and lasts until mid-September. By this time, the harvest is ripe in Uzbekistan and other nearby countries: the fruits ripen completely in the sun naturally, which means they taste sweet. If you love melons and do not want to be poisoned by a low-quality product, go to the market no earlier than the beginning of August.

The most popular representatives of the melon crop are the varieties Torpeda, Kolkhoznitsa, Gulyabi, Rebristaya, Bukharka, Kassaba, Ananasnaya.

On a note!

Despite its beneficial qualities, not everyone can eat melon. Doctors exclude it from the diet of diabetics and those who have gastrointestinal problems.

Reviews

Mukhin Ivan Pavlovich, 67 years old, Astana

Gulyabi melon is the most favorite variety. I liked it for its juicy, sweet and very aromatic pulp. The variety has one feature - after harvesting, the harvest should lie at room temperature for 4-6 days. During this time, the melon will become sweeter and more aromatic. The variety is unpretentious; even novice gardeners can grow it if they follow agrotechnical rules.

Maslova Svetlana Igorevna, 56 years old, Simferopol

I have been growing Gulyabi melon for about 3 years. The culture is unpretentious, the fruits ripen in mid-September. I liked the variety for its juicy and very aromatic pulp, as well as for its good keeping quality. The harvested crop can last until the beginning of spring, thanks to which you can enjoy the juicy melon throughout the winter. When growing melon, it is necessary to follow agrotechnical rules, then the plant will reward you with a generous and healthy harvest.

Positive traits

Gulyabi melons are very popular. This variety is valued by buyers in different countries and gardeners. What are her positive qualities?

The yield is stable if you approach cultivation correctly. 10-14 kg of fruits are collected per square meter.
Due to the density of the Gulyabi melon peel, it can be easily transported over long distances. Fruits from Uzbekistan are annually imported to Russia, Ukraine and many other countries. Only the Bosvaldi subspecies is rarely transported.
The shelf life is 1-3 months depending on the place of cultivation and the condition of the fruit. Green Gulyabi can generally be stored all winter and spring without losing its taste.
With long-term storage, the taste will only improve.

The disadvantages of Gulyabi melon are related to its cultivation. It does not grow as well in greenhouses as it does in cool climates. Fruits need plenty of sunlight and heat to ripen.