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Originating from Europe, this adorable mini watermelon variety has been eagerly sought after by women as soon as it was introduced to Vietnam.
The mini watermelon, also known as mouse melon, Mexican watermelon, Cucamelon, Pepquino, belongs to the vine family originating from Mexico and Central America. Mouse melon is an exceptionally unique plant with a green outer skin like a watermelon, small grape-sized dimensions, revealing a cucumber-like interior when cut open, with a slightly tangy flavor reminiscent of lime.
Mini Watermelon
Mini watermelons are often grown as ornamental plants but can also be harvested for fresh consumption or used in various dishes.
Mini watermelons are also known as Cucamelon
The mini watermelon fruit measures only about 3cm in length, one twentieth the size of a regular watermelon. However, in terms of proportions, length, width, and exterior color, the two types of watermelon are identical.
Mini watermelons are about half the size of a regular watermelon
This is a type of fruit that not only looks cute but also has an enticing aroma, delighting many diners in various countries around the world such as the Netherlands, England, and the United States. In both England and the United States, since 2013, cucamelon has been highly favored by many homemakers for creating a delicious and visually appealing salad dish.
Mini watermelon salad dish
In Vietnam, despite its recent appearance, due to its small and adorable appearance, coupled with its easy-to-grow nature, seeds of the mini watermelon variety are currently a very popular item. Research indicates that mini watermelon seeds are currently retailing for approximately 20,000 - 25,000 dong per seed, with a successful germination rate of around 70 - 80%.
Mini watermelon seeds are priced at 20.00đ - 25.00đ per seed
Mini watermelon seeds
Mini watermelon is a vine plant that grows like a grapevine, with slender stems, yielding fruit year-round. It is a sun-loving variety, suitable for the hot, humid climate of Vietnam. The ideal planting conditions are in spring, with warm weather and moderate soil moisture. The plant begins to bloom from day 45 to 60. When the plant bears fruit, after 3-4 days, you can harvest the first batch.
Blossoms from day 45 to 60
Harvesting fruit after 3-4 days
In mini watermelon, about 90% is water, along with containing most of the vitamins and natural minerals your body needs daily such as vitamin C, fiber, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, folic acid, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc.
Mini watermelon lacks many nutrients and vitamins
With its abundant water content, rich fiber, combined with its sweet taste and exceptional cooling properties, consuming fresh mini watermelon daily will help alleviate and improve symptoms of constipation, acid reflux, bloating, indigestion, heartburn, and gastric pain very effectively. You will notice this effect very clearly after consuming mini watermelon regularly for 2-3 days.
Eating mini watermelon daily is the simplest and most effective method to supply nutrients to your body, especially a rich variety of vitamins and natural minerals.
As per Thegioitre.vn
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