Volume : III, Issue : VI, June - 2013

Watermelon Production in Tamilnadu–At a Glance

V. Lilly

Abstract :

Watermelon (Citrullus Lanatus) is the short time cash crop in Tamilnadu. It is one of the most important fruits cultivated in the tropics. It is thought to be native of the Kalahari Desert in Africa. This study shows that the Cultivation pattern of watermelon in Tamilnadu, International production of watermelon, and Health benefits of watermelon. The conclusion of this study is: watermelons are considered optimum for eating when their flesh matures to produce a sweet flavour, crisp texture and deep red colour. It has high medicinal values. Day–by–day the summer days have been increasing in Tamilnadu. Due to the climatic conditions the domestic demand for watermelon has been steadily increasing during the last decade. One who cultivate the watermelon in the month of December – Feuary they can get an assured profit.

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V. Lilly Watermelon Production in Tamilnadu-At a Glance Indian Journal of Applied Research, Vol.III, Issue.VI June 2013

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