Glasnik Zaštite Bilja, Vol. 29 No. 6, 2006.
Review article
Melon
Darko Kantoci
Abstract
Melon (Cucumis melo) is a highly appreciated vegetable sort that is grown because of its aromatic fruits. It is commonly grown, both on big growing areas, as well as in vegetable gardens around houses. It is highly appreciated in cooking because of its characteristic smell and taste. It originates from hot areas of Africa and Asia, but it grows everywhere in all warmer areas and in strong, nutritious rich soils. It also grows in areas where there is no frost for at least 6 months and where the mean temperatures are above 20 degrees for at least 3 months. In many areas of Croatia it can’t become ripe. Melons are grown as cucumbers, and are sown directly on plots or are first grown in hotbeds and then planted in the open.
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Hrčak ID:
164210
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Publication date:
21.12.2006.
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