Melon is also called cantaloupe. Cucurbitaceae, Cucurbitaceae. Annual vines. The fruit is sweet, rich in sugar and starch, and a small amount of protein, minerals and other vitamins. Mainly fresh food, but also dried fruit, preserved fruit, fruit juice, jam and pickled products.

Characteristics: Melon has a well-developed root system, the main root depth is more than 1 m, and the lateral root distribution diameter is 2 m-3 m, but the root regeneration is weak, which is not suitable for transplanting. The stems are round, angular, bristly and multi-branched. Simple leaves alternate, the leaves are nearly round or kidney-shaped, hairy. Flowers axillary, unisexual or bisexual, insect flowers. The shape of fruit is spherical, oval, spindle, long tube and so on. Mature pericarp has white, green, yellow, brown or various stripes and spots. The fruit surface is smooth or reticulate, with cracks and wrinkles. The pulp is white, orange-red, yellow-green, etc., with aroma. Seeds are lanceolate or oblate, with different sizes. The 1000-grain weight of big net melon is about 25 grams, and the weight of small sesame crisp is only about 14 grams. Melon seeds began to germinate at 16℃- 18℃, with the fastest germination at 30℃. The suitable growth temperature is 25℃-32℃, and the assimilation is still good at 40℃. Melon needs low air humidity. Among melons, netted melon is not moisture-tolerant, followed by common melon, and month melon and vegetable melon are more moisture-tolerant. Melons need good sunshine. On sunny days, there will be fewer diseases, plants will grow vigorously, and there will be more fruits with good quality.