Xiyin, originally grown below 2200m above sea level, is now domesticated by the first generation, with low temperature tolerance of-17 and high temperature below 40 degrees; Except for the cold north, most of the country can be planted in mountainous areas, hills, vegetable fields and paddy fields. Conventional planting is similar to grapes and Siraitia grosvenorii, with extensive management and less pests and diseases, so it is necessary to build scaffolding for climbing. There are many fibrous roots in August melon, which are mostly distributed in shallow soil layer. Strong vitality, lax requirements for soil (pH4.8-7.5, fertile, high humus, loose and breathable, high yield), generally can be planted in the soil where peaches, plums, dates, persimmons, pears, apples, grapes and loquats can be planted, and weakly acidic sandy loam soil is the most suitable for planting, and the soil is often kept moist. When planted in mountainous and hilly areas, the depth of constructio n is about 50cm. Ridge planting is used in plains, vegetable fields and paddy fields, and it is necessary to dig ditches and take drainage measures. August melons can be planted in winter, and it is best to plant them in mid-February in spring. Because the temperature starts to warm up every year from the beginning of February in spring, and there is plenty of rain, planting August melons can achieve a good survival rate. The fruit of August melon is big, and it ripens at the end of August and the beginning of September in the lunar calendar. Folk songs include "August melon is fried in September, but winter melon is not fried in September", and "August melon is fried in September, and the doll is pulled out in October". August melon has high sugar content, pure taste, sweet and delicate pulp, and its roots, stems and leaves can be used as medicine and can be used all over the body. Semi-deciduous woody vine with palmately compound leaves and 3 leaflets. Inflorescence racemose, unisexual and monoecious. Its berries are oval in shape, cracked along the abdominal seam when they are ripe, white in meat, like milk ice cream, rich in sweet juice and long in taste.

Medicinal value of August melon

Its effects are: bacteriostasis and anti-inflammation, liver protection and detoxification, spleen and stomach nourishing, clearing away heat and promoting diuresis, promoting blood circulation and dredging veins, promoting qi circulation and relieving pain, preventing cancer and diseases, enhancing immunity, improving sleep, improving memory, reducing blood fat and weight, nourishing yin and kidney, promoting development, and lowering blood pressure and blood sugar. It can also eliminate skin wrinkles and pigmentation, make people's complexion ruddy and bright, and make the breath in the chest and abdomen smooth, so as to play the role of caring skin, strengthening body building and prolonging life.

August melon can be used not only as fresh fruit, but also as medicinal materials, and it is also a good green pioneer plant with good ornamental value. Its fruit has unique flavor and high nutritional value, and has good dietotherapy, disease prevention and anticancer effects. August melon can be used as fruit tea, fruit juice, fruit wine, jelly and beauty products, and can also be used as medicinal raw materials. It has the functions of sedation, diuresis, liver protection, stomach nourishing, bowel clearing and detoxification, and has a broad market development prospect.