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Long Melon, or what we affectionately call 'Tar' is a summer fruit with enriching nutrients and is considered a humble cousin of the cucumber. Grown and native to India, the Long melon, invariably, belongs to the gourd family and offers many health-improving benefits. For the people in the West, the vegetable is as close to Cucumber as it gets but for people in India this is a native variety of the gourd family which even trumps the popular cucumber at its game! Because this fruit is about 95% water, it keeps you naturally hydrated. In the extremely hot tropical summers, it is commonly eaten to fight heat and also flushes out toxins. Other benefits include fighting cancer-causing agents in the body, facilitating weight loss, and providing an abundant supply of skin-friendly minerals such as magnesium, potassium, silicon, and others. It also supplies the body with a healthy dose of essential vitamins such as A, C, and B! The Long melon is a favored recommendation for diabetics.
With so many health benefits and life-nourishing qualities, do not underestimate the Tar! Add it to your kitchen gardens and enjoy a healthy supply of nutritious produce every season! Shop with us now.
Growing guide for Long Melon Seeds
Planting instructions
Take any container of your choice with at least 2-3 drainage holes at the bottom. Fill the container with potting soil and organic compost of your choice. Sow 2 seeds per spot at a distance of 36 inches.
Push the seeds at least 1 inch into the soil and cover them with soil. Use a watering can to lightly shower the seeds to initiate the germination process. Long melon seeds usually take about 6-8 days to mature from seeds to seedlings.
After the second week, the seedlings will begin to grow into a tiny plant. At this stage, keep only 1 plant per spot. Cut off the small and weak plant with a pair of scissors.
Growing Requirements
Pests & Diseases
Pests: Aphids, Cabbage Looper, Cucumber Beetles, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Stinkbugs, Thrips. Diseases: Alternaria Leaf Blight, Anthracnose, Belly Rot, Cercospora Leaf Spot, Downy Mildew, Fusarium Wilt, Gummy Stem Blight, Powdery Mildew, Septoria Leaf Spot, Target Leaf Spot, Verticillium Wilt, Angular Leaf Spot, Bacterial Leaf Spot, Bacterial Wilt, Aster Yellows, Cucumber Green Mottle Mosaic, Cucumber Mosaic, Squash Mosaic, Watermelon Mosaic, Phytophthora Blight, Pythium Fruit Rot, Scab. Watering the plants in the morning helps to avoid fungal diseases. Companion plants significantly reduce incoming pests on your crops. Watering down the plants with a strong stream of water followed by an application of diluted neem or castor oil on the pest-affected parts of the plant will help to get rid of them.
soil
Well-drained, sandy or sandy loam soil with a pH level of 6.0 to 7.0.
spot
Full sun; long melon requires at least 6 hours of sunlight in a day.
Temperature
The ideal germination temperature required for Long Melons is between 20°C to 30°C
watering
Long melon requires regular watering, especially during the summer months. Use a watering can to water the soil near the plant. You can also set-up a drip irrigation method to effectively water the plants.
how to harvest
Long melons are usually ready to be harvested within 40-50 days from sowing day. The harvesting season for long melon can continue for 3 months.
To harvest, simply use scissors or sharp knife to cut the fruit leaving a bit of the stem still attached to it. Long melons should be enjoyed fresh. However, if you do wish to store them, wrap them in paper towels and put them in the refrigerator. They will remain fresh for almost a week.
Disclaimer:
The productiveness of any seed we sell is subject to your local climatic conditions*, the sowing method you adopt, and your commitment to the planting process. We give no warranty, expressed or implied, and are in no way responsible for the produce.
Please note that all our seasonal recommendations/ sowing information is as per the local climatic conditions. *For more information on the optimum conditions required for growing seeds in your region, please contact us at, hello@allthatgrows.in or Whatsapp us at, +91 8544865077
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