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Melon Galia deserves special attention due to its wide range of technical characteristics, tasty and healthy fruits. Growing this melon crop is gaining popularity as the number of fans of the low-maintenance plant grows.
Description of melon Galia
Melon Galia belongs to the mid-early varieties. An unpretentious plant native to Israel. It is grown in the USA, Chile, Panama, and South American countries. The culture adapts perfectly to any weather conditions.
The fruits are large, round with white-green flesh and orange-yellow skin. Melon variety Galia f1 has positive reviews and is famous for its excellent taste and aroma.
The fruits are used in cooking for preparing delicious dishes, as well as for making jam and preserves. The large amount of sugars in the Galia melon makes it possible to make candied fruits from it, which are an integral part of many desserts.
Pros and cons of the variety
The positive characteristics of the Galia melon include:
- frost resistance;
- unpretentiousness;
- pleasant taste;
- transportability.
The variety has no disadvantages.
Growing melon Galia
Melon Galia requires attention from the gardener, proper planting and provision of favorable conditions for growth. In order for the bushes of the plant to fully develop, and the harvest to delight you with its quality, you need to correctly carry out planting and all the necessary care measures. You can enjoy the sweet taste and bright aroma of healthy fruits in early August.
Preparing seedlings
To sow melon of the Galia variety, you need to use well-formed material obtained from the harvest over two years. Before planting, to improve seedlings, place the seeds for 12 hours in a solution of boric and sulfuric acid or in another growth stimulant.
When growing in the middle zone, you need to take care of hardening the seed in advance. To do this, you need to immerse it in warm water and leave it at room temperature for a day. Then transfer to the refrigerator for 18 hours. When the seeds swell, they are sent for sowing in open ground or for seedlings.
Selection and preparation of a landing site
Choosing the right site is important for the normal growth and development of the crop. Melon variety Galia does not tolerate shade and grows in sunlit areas.
The soil must be dug up in advance and fertilized with organic matter, using at least 4 - 6 kg of humus per 1 square meter. m of planting area. If the soil is loamy, add a little river sand to make it loose.
Landing rules
Basic rules for planting melon varieties Galia in open ground using the seed method:
- Dig small holes 5 cm deep at a distance of 60 cm from each other.
- Add 1 tsp to each hole.any nitrogenous fertilizer.
- Place the seeds and cover with soil.
Planting melon varieties Galia in seedlings at home depends on the weather conditions of the region. On average, seed material is laid on seedlings in the second ten days of April. To prepare the soil, you need to mix peat, humus, turf soil and add 1 tsp. superphosphate, ash, urea and potassium sulfate. Mix all components thoroughly. Melons of the Galia variety may not tolerate picking, so planting is carried out in small peat pots 10 cm in diameter. The prepared soil should be placed in containers and moistened. Send 3 seeds to a depth of 2 - 3 cm and cover with a centimeter layer of sand. After a week, remove underdeveloped shoots from each pot, leaving progressing shoots. It is recommended to plant seedlings in the ground at the end of May. The period is affected by the climate of the region and the age of the seedlings. The optimal age for planting plants is 4 - 5 weeks.
Watering and fertilizing
Comprehensive care is very important because it can ensure high productivity and disease resistance. The main thing to remember is loosening the soil: it provides the root system with oxygen. A simple and understandable procedure for every gardener will also help - removing weed, preventing the active growth of the plant. When watering melons of the Galia variety, keep in mind that the water should be warm, heated to +22 oC. The root collar should not be allowed to get wet: this can lead to a whole list of diseases, as well as a decrease in yield or its complete loss.
Feeding the Galia melon variety should be combined with watering.2 weeks after planting, add ammonium nitrate to the soil (1 tablespoon per 10 liters of water). Each bush should receive 2 liters of solution. During the flowering period, repeat the procedure with the same composition or use organic matter in the same ratio. After applying fertilizer, loosen the soil. This will help nutrients enrich the plant's root system, remaining in the soil longer.
Melon of the Galia variety can survive without mineral nutrition, especially if the soil is fertile and well-filled with organic matter. In this case, the fruits are smaller, but sweeter and tastier.
Formation
When growing melons of the Galia variety in open ground, do not forget about shaping. The purpose of the procedure is to use all the plant’s forces on the growth and development of fruits, and not on the collection of green mass. After the formation of shoots of the second order and the beginning of the formation of the first fruits, the tops of the shoots need to be pinched. The ovaries on shoots of the third order should be removed immediately so that the others are larger and more powerful.
More information about melon shaping:
Harvesting
Only ripe fruits should be collected when they acquire a characteristic color and aroma: unripe melons of the Galia variety are no longer ripe when picked. The harvest can be stored for no more than 20 days.
Diseases and pests
To obtain a good harvest, it is necessary to carry out timely measures to combat diseases and pests.
According to the description of the variety, Galia melon is resistant to diseases and pest attacks. But for prevention, it is necessary to treat the bushes with special preparations, following the dosage recommended by the manufacturer.
| Disease | What is characteristic | Preventive measures | How to fight |
| Powdery mildew | The appearance of white spots on leaf blades and stems. The leaves turn brown, dry out and curl. | Remove remaining weeds from the beds in a timely manner. | Treat with a solution of colloidal sulfur in a ratio of 50 g per 10 l at weekly intervals. Final spray 20 days before harvest. |
| Downy mildew | The formation of yellow spots on the leaves, their further increase. A gray powdery coating appears on the back side of the leaf blade. | Before sowing, soak the seeds in a solution of potassium permanganate for 20 minutes. | Spray with urea solution in a proportion of 1 g per 1 liter of water or with special ready-made preparations. Repeat after 10 days. |
| copperhead | Brown spots on the leaves quickly affect the entire organ. The foliage curls and dries out. The lashes become fragile and thin. The fruits are deformed. | Loosen the soil after each watering. | Spray the plant with Bordeaux mixture (1%), sprinkle with sulfur. Repeat after 10 days. |
The main pests of melon varieties Galia are spider mites, wireworms, and gnawing jays. The main thing is to notice the problem in time and get rid of it using special means and folk methods.
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Conclusion
Melon Galia has received recognition from gardeners who know a lot about melons.If you carefully study all the recommendations for planting and caring for this variety, the plant will definitely reward you with a tasty, sweet harvest.
