In the farm of Imronbek Shahruza LLC in the Akhangaran district of the Tashkent region, yellow watermelons are grown from seeds of the Riamo variety, which are purchased in South Korea. The farm was established in 2015 and has 86 hectares of sown area, of which 3.5 are planted with yellow (planted two years in a row) and red watermelons. Grain is grown on 45 hectares, tomatoes - on 10 hectares, soybeans - on 1 hectare, and corn - on the rest of the area, the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture reports.
How did the yellow watermelon appear?
This kind of watermelon appeared on the world market and in our country in particular not so long ago. Yellow watermelon is a hybrid obtained by foreign breeders as a result of crossing wild and cultivated watermelon. The first harvest was obtained in the Mediterranean countries, and today it is grown all over the world. Externally, yellow watermelons have an oval or round shape. The crust is green, smooth or striped. The inner part of the berry is yellow, and its weight averages from 1.5 kg to 4-5 kg.
What is the difference between yellow and red watermelon?
The main and biggest difference between them is the color of the mass inside. There may be fewer or no seeds in a yellow watermelon. The taste resembles mango, lemon and pineapple. Yellow varieties of watermelons ripen a little earlier than red ones. They are considered fast-growing. There is also a difference in price. All over the world, prices for yellow watermelons are slightly higher than for red ones.
How is it grown?
Seedlings grown from seeds are planted in fields in the open ground. In the central regions of our republic, this period falls on March. The first harvest is obtained in mid-May. For landing, choose the sunny side of the field. In cold weather, it is recommended to cover the seedlings with a film. Yellow varieties of watermelons are resistant to diseases and pests. Therefore, special chemical spraying is not required. Mineral or organic fertilizers are suitable. Closer to the harvest, watering should be reduced. Then the watermelon will be sweeter. If the place where the berry comes into contact with the soil is white or yellowish, and a ringing sound is heard when patting, it means that it is ripe.
Useful properties
Yellow watermelon contains vitamins A, B1, B2, B5, B6, B9, E, C, PP. It is also rich in calcium, potassium, magnesium, iron, sodium, phosphorus. It has a positive effect on the immune system, helps in the fight against various infections, viruses. Yellow watermelon is useful for people who follow a diet, suffer from allergies. Because it is low in sugar and calories.
