Melon

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Melon Types

There are two main types of melon within the curcubit family, but hundreds of different variants with a wide range of colours, shapes, sizes, and tastes.

Agronomic Principles

Melons require long, warm, growing periods and plenty of sunshine.

Nutritional Summary

For a healthy, productive plant, proper nutrition must be maintained from seeding to plant maturity.

World Production

Well over half of all the 102 million tonnes (2011) of watermelon and 31 million tonnes of Cantaloupe types produced annually around the world are grown in Asia.