Small watermelon is a special variety of watermelon. It is relatively small, some weighing about a pound, and can be eaten at one time. Many people like to eat small watermelon with a spoon. So, what is the name of the little watermelon? Are small watermelons genetically modified?
What is the name of small watermelon?
Small watermelon is a new variety of watermelon cultivated in recent years. Because of its small fruit size, excellent quality and short growth period, it is suitable for diversified cultivation and planting. It is highly efficient, caters well to the current consumption habits of the masses, and has broad market potential. The main varieties of small watermelons include "Xiaolan", "Nabit", "Baoguan", etc.
Te Xiaofeng is an extremely early-maturing small fruit variety, with tall spherical to slightly elongated spherical shapes. The fruit weighs between 1.5 and 2 kilograms. It has a small and beautiful appearance, neat fruit shape, extremely thin skin, and crystal-colored flesh. Yellow, the meat is extremely tender and crisp, sweet and juicy, with less fiber. The center sugar is about 12 degrees, especially the quality of the skin is as sweet as the heart. It is of excellent quality. There are very few seeds. The peel has poor toughness and cannot withstand storage and transportation. , the plant grows steadily, is easy to set fruit, and has many fruits. It is suitable for cultivation in autumn, winter and spring. It bears fruit in high temperature and rainy periods and is slightly prone to fruit cracking. Pay attention to irrigation and avoid fruit development in the rainy season. Generally, the yield per mu is 1500-3000 kilograms.
Are small watermelons genetically modified?
No. The scientific name of this mini watermelon is "Pepkino". Its green skin and oval shape are exactly the same as ordinary watermelons, but it is 20 times smaller than the latter.
An "adult" ordinary watermelon is about 43 cm to 48 cm long and about 17 cm in diameter, but "Pepkino" is only 3 cm long. In comparison, it looks like a miniature version of a small watermelon.
This wild fruit originates from South America. After discovering it, the Dutch food manufacturer Copperpot Press brought the seeds back to the Netherlands for greenhouse cultivation.
The British "Daily Mail" reported on the 14th that this company has begun mass production of "Pepkino" and has begun to promote it to overseas markets. Mini watermelons are now available in the UK and will "arrive" in the US soon.
How to eat small watermelon
It is best to eat the small watermelon first before buying it. After buying it, wash it with water immediately. There is no need to peel it, because the small watermelon is very big. It is small, and the skin and pulp are both edible. Just like cherry tomatoes, it is a mini version. When cooking, you only need to cut it into pieces without any further processing.
The inner flesh of small watermelons is green and the taste is as crisp and refreshing as cucumbers. It can be eaten directly as a snack or appetizer, or it can be eaten as a home-cooked dish with a simple summer salad, or it can also be made into stir-fried watermelon. , or use its juice to make sorbet to relieve the heat. It will taste better if paired with dark chocolate.