Why is cantaloupe so sweet?

The reason why cantaloupe is especially sweet:

This kind of weather with large temperature difference between morning and evening and little rain is very suitable for the growth of cantaloupe, which also makes cantaloupe particularly sweet. Plenty of sunshine and high temperature during the day increase the intensity of photosynthesis of Hami melon, and also increase the speed of making nutrients. Hami melon converts these nutrients into sugar and stores them in fruits. At night, the lower temperature greatly reduces the consumption of nutrients by cantaloupe, which is beneficial to the accumulation of sugar. Hami melon has high sugar content and is naturally sweet.

Hami melon is mainly produced in Hami, Xinjiang, China and Turpan Basin, and is famous for its sweet juice and tender meat. In the summer when cantaloupe grows, the temperature in Hami and Turpan basins in Xinjiang is very high, and the highest temperature can reach above 40℃ during the day, and it will drop rapidly at night.

Extended data:

Method of selecting watermelon:

1. Scar method. Is there a scar on the melon skin? The older the scar, the sweeter it is. It better be that the scar has cracked. Although it looks ugly, this cantaloupe is very sweet and tastes good. In fact, the more lines the melon has, the uglier it is and the more delicious it is. Those cantaloupes that sell well and are beautiful and scar-free are often raw. The so-called "judge a book by its cover" is the truth.

2. Taste method. Smell it. A good cantaloupe should have obvious fragrance, and then it's best to be golden yellow. If it doesn't have fragrance or it doesn't matter, it's not mature. You can eat it for a few days.

3. Touch with your hands. You can touch the melon with your hands. This kind of melon will be delicious if it is solid and mature. Too hard is not ripe, too soft is too mature, anyway, it is either soft or hard.

References:

Baidu Encyclopedia _ Hami Melon