There are still some different opinions on "Egg Melon and Ginseng Fruit" in the society, the most important of which is its low sugar content. The taste is not very good. Therefore, some domestic scientific research institutes have selected and bred "Egg Melon and Ginseng Fruit" and successfully developed new varieties with high sugar content. Its sugar content is 6%-9%. The taste is sweet and the texture is good. In this regard, some people think. Its sugar content. It should not be the standard for quality. Sweet ginseng fruit tastes good. Also popular: But aren’t many sugar-free foods on commodity shelves also popular? Moreover, currently many people in our country (such as diabetics, etc.) should not eat more sweet ginseng fruits. Instead, you should eat low-sugar ginseng fruit regularly.

Also known as sapodilla, South American melon and pear, fragrant eggplant, fragrant pear, flat melon and ginseng fruit. Each hundred grams of ripe fruit contains 0.05g of sugar, 0.006g of fat, 9.3mg of vitamin C, 159.3mg of potassium, 14.6mg of calcium, 6.59mg of iron, 11.2mg of magnesium, 16.9mg of phosphorus, 1.14mg of zinc, 0.39mg of manganese and 0.33 of cobalt. mg.

The molybdenum in melon and eggplant can control the division of cancer cells, and cobalt can prevent cardiovascular embolism. Its ripe fruits are aromatic and juicy, with the flavor of melon and eggplant. The sugar content is low and can be eaten raw. The unripe fruits can be eaten cold or stir-fried.

(1) Botanical characteristics

The plant height is 60-150cm, the base of the stem is lignified, and adventitious roots are prone to occur on the stem nodes. The base leaves are oval, and the upper leaves are shaped like tomatoes, with downy leaves. The berries are oval or conical, with light yellow skin when ripe, some varieties have purple stripes, and light milky yellow flesh. The seeds are light yellow, like eggplant seeds, and have a service life of 2 years.

(2) Requirements for environmental conditions

Not resistant to cold or high temperatures. The suitable temperature for plant growth is 20-25℃ during the day and 8-15℃ at night. The optimum temperature for fruit setting is 20°C. Flowers and fruits are prone to fall when the temperature is higher than 25°C or lower than 10°C, and freezing damage is prone to occur at 0°C. The ripening period of the fruit requires sufficient light, otherwise the ripening period will be extended and the fruit will have a weak flavor. Prefers slightly acidic or neutral soil.

(3) Key points of cultivation techniques

① Sowing: The seeds of melon and eggplant are small. When sowing, pay attention to watering the soil thoroughly and covering the soil lightly. Cantaloupe and eggplant propagated by seeds will have excessive alkaloid content in the fruits and poor quality. Therefore, cuttings can also be used to propagate. The requirements for cutting branches are not strict. Branches, buds and even axillary buds with flower buds can be grown by cutting. Pour the soil thoroughly with water first, dip the cuttings in rooting agent, and insert the cuttings into the soil 3-5cm deep. To prevent the cuttings from losing water, cover them slightly with plastic film. Keep it warm and moisturized at 15-25℃ to promote rooting.

②Cultivation and management: After emergence, keep the temperature at 20-25℃ during the day and 8-15℃ at night. Growth weakens when the temperature is higher than 30°C. For propagation by seeds, seedlings are planted once when they have 3-4 leaves. The soil should be kept dry and moist during the seedling stage. When the seedlings are 25cm high, the seedlings are thinned out once to retain the strong seedlings. At this time, the nutrient solution can be poured once. No matter which propagation method is used, when the seedlings are 30cm high, they must be set up in time, and the vines must be tied according to different pruning methods, about once every 7-10 days.

Double-vine pruning is suitable for home cultivation. When the main trunk grows to 20cm, top it. Keep 2 healthy and disease-free side branches. Each side branch should keep 3 ears of fruit. The remaining buds should be wiped off continuously. Before the first flowers bloom, 0.3% potassium dihydrogen phosphate should be sprayed on the leaves. When the fruit is swollen, add compound fertilizer once with watering, and then keep the soil dry and moist. It is advisable to keep the temperature at 20-25°C during fruit setting. Water and fertilizer should be replenished in time every time the fruits are harvested.

③Pest control

[Disease] 40% carbendazim 600 times solution, spray once every 7-10 days, and spray 2-3 times continuously to control.

[Mites] 50% tricyclic tin wettable powder 2000-3000 times liquid, or 20% dicofol 1000-1500 times liquid, spray once every 7-10 days, spray 3 times continuously. Avoid spraying half a month before harvest.

(4) Harvesting melons and eggplants can be eaten when they are immature. They can be harvested as long as the fruits stop enlarging.

Generally, it matures 60 days after flowering. The mature fruit has light yellow skin, some varieties have purple stripes, and light milky yellow flesh. Can be stored at room temperature for 30 days.