Most melon lovers know that this delicacy comes in different varieties. So how to distinguish one variety from another, and most importantly - how to choose this sweet fruit correctly?
Collective farmer
Where it grows: Volga region. Weight: up to 1.5 kg. Ideal time to shop: from the beginning of August. Smell: "kolkhoz woman" differs in that the real melon of this variety has no smell. It is important to know: this melon is resistant to sunburn, so you can often see a spot characteristic of a burn on the fruit. You should not be afraid and refuse because of this from the fruit you have chosen. In fact, the flesh of the melon did not deteriorate, since only the skin on top was burnt.
Torpedo
Where it grows: Uzbekistan. Weight: up to 2 kg. Time to buy: late August - early September Smell: the "torpedo" has a pronounced aroma, which will remind many of a mixture of pear, vanilla and honey smells. Important to know: This variety of melon contains the most beneficial vitamins and minerals than any other.
Honey
Where it grows: Morocco. Weight: up to 1.5 kg. Time to purchase: from the end of July. Smell: "Honey" melon is very juicy and sweet in taste and also has a strong aroma. Important to know: When consuming this melon with milk drinks or alcohol, there is a high chance that you will develop an upset stomach.
Cantaloupe
Where it grows: Morocco and Thailand. Weight: 1.5-2 kg. Time to shop: all year round. Smell: For many, this variety may not taste juicy enough. It has a fairly strong aroma and sweet flesh. It is important to know: "cantaloupe" becomes tasteless in a couple of weeks after ripening, therefore it does not store for a long time.
Avocado
Where it grows: Thailand. Weight: 2 kg. Time to shop: starting in mid-July. Smell: pronounced. It is important to know: unripe fruits have no smell or it is very weak. Therefore, this type of melon must be chosen with a strong aroma in mind.
General rules for choosing a good fruit:
- The melon aroma is felt more strongly in the warmth, so you should not pick the fruit outside, especially in cool weather.
- Tap the crust with your hand. A dull sound is heard - the fruit is ripe.
- Like a watermelon, a ripe melon should also have a dry tail.
- If the melon's skin is not elastic, then it is better not to take this fruit, as it has deteriorated.
- In an unripe fruit, the surface is unevenly colored, has green streaks. A spoiled fruit has brownish-gray spots.
