When does Gansu Yellow River honeydew melon mature? The nutritional value and eating methods of Gansu Yellow River honeydew melon

Once I went on a business trip to Gansu, and a local friend gave me some Yellow River honeydew melon, a local specialty. I had only seen this fruit on TV before. That was my first close contact with the Yellow River honeydew melon. The tempting taste made me unforgettable for a long time after eating it. This year I have the opportunity to go to Gansu again, and I want to buy some Yellow River honeydew melons, but I don’t know when they will be ripe, so I called my friend for consultation. While telling me when the Gansu Yellow River honeydew melon will be ripe, my friend also introduced me some knowledge about eating Yellow River honeydew melon. I will write all of this down below to share with you.

When does the Gansu Yellow River honeydew melon mature?

Gansu Yellow River honeydew melons are mostly mature and available in mid-to-late May and early June every year, because this kind of honeydew melon is planted in the spring of every year, that is, it starts to be planted in March every year. The entire growth period is about 110 days. It starts to bear fruit about 70 days after it is formed, and the honeydew melon will be ripe about 40 days after fruiting. If you also want to eat it, you can go to Gansu in May when the Yellow River honeydew melons are on the market in large quantities, and you will definitely be able to enjoy a feast.

How to eat Gansu Yellow River honeydew melon

Gansu Yellow River honeydew melon can be eaten directly. After washing it, cut it into strips four or five centimeters thick and then eat it. You can also remove the skin and the pulp of the Yellow River honeydew melon, cut it into small cubes, and then eat it with a toothpick. Finally, you can also cut the Yellow River honeydew melon directly into pieces and squeeze the juice before eating. No matter how you eat it, it will affect people's absorption of the nutrients of the Yellow River honeydew melon.

Nutritional value of Gansu Yellow River melon

Gansu Yellow River honeydew melon is a nutritious specialty fruit. It not only contains a large amount of sugar, but also a variety of vitamins and minerals. After people eat it, it can help to eliminate heat and thirst and relieve summer heat. At the same time, it can also treat symptoms such as difficulty urinating and mouth sores. In addition, if people eat more Yellow River honeydew melons in summer, the chance of heatstroke will be greatly reduced.