Hami melons are oblong and have netted yellow skins streaked with dark green. They have juicy, crisp, sweet pale apricot-colored flesh and contain a large seed cavity. They have a sweet and floral aroma. This is a type of muskmelon in which the seed originated in the Xingjiang area of China. In the cultivation of Hami melon, we should choose rice stubble fields in 3 yrs that have not planted melons and have good drainage and high terrain. The first choice for planting Hami melon is good permeability and Sandy soil with rich organic matter.
Benefits:
The benefits of hemi melon are as follows:
- Low in calories.
- Moderate levels of Vitamin B.
- Excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Rich in antioxidants.
- Good source of potassium.
- Excellent source of Vitamin A.
Side effect:
- Bitter melon juice or several times more than the recommended amounts cause abdominal pain and diarrhea.
- hypoglycemia
- Excessive ingestion of the seeds causes headache, fever, and coma.
Nutritional Value:
- Hami melons contain vitamin C to strengthen the immune system.
- It contains vitamin A to maintain healthy organ functioning
- It contains antioxidants to protect the cells against free radical damage.
- The melons contain fiber to regulate the digestive tract.
- It contains potassium to balance fluid levels, and lower amounts of magnesium, calcium, and vitamin B.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, melons are used to cool the body, reduce lung irritation, including coughs, and restore qi or bodily energy.
