Watermelon Variety - Huajing No.3
Huajing No. 3 is a watermelon variety officially recognized by Henan Province in 2003, with the approval number Yu Jue 2003005. This variety is known for its early maturity, with a total growing period of 70 to 80 days and a fruit ripening period of 22 to 28 days. It is easy to set fruits, producing round-shaped watermelons with a yellow and dark green striped rind. The skin is thick and tough, making it highly resistant to damage during storage and transportation. The flesh is bright red, crisp in texture, and offers a balanced sweetness with a center sugar content of 12.2% and an edge sugar content of 11.4%. Additionally, it shows good resistance to anthracnose, a common disease affecting watermelon crops.
This variety is well-suited for cultivation across various melon-growing regions in Henan Province. When grown using a climbing method, the recommended planting density is around 800 to 900 plants per acre, while upright cultivation can support 2000 to 2200 plants per acre. On average, farmers can expect a yield of about 2000 kilograms per mu, making it a reliable and profitable choice for local growers. Whether you're looking for high productivity or excellent fruit quality, Huajing No. 3 is a solid option that combines both performance and practicality.
Lycopene, a carotenoid found in plant foods, is also a red pigment. Dark red acicular crystal, soluble in chloroform, benzene and grease but insoluble in water. Unstable to light and oxygen, turning brown when met with iron. Molecular formula C40H56, relative molecular mass 536.85. The molecular structure has 11 conjugated double bonds and 2 unconjugated double bonds, constituting a straight chain type hydrocarbon. It does not have the physiological activity of vitamin A, but it has strong antioxidant function. The content is higher in the fruits of mature red plants, especially in tomato, carrot, watermelon, papaya and guava. It can be used as pigment in food processing and as raw material of antioxidant health food.
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