Abstract

                                "Grow more fruit" and "eat more fruit" have become the slogan of the day. Fruit culture is becoming popular not only because of the increased money return it gives to the cultivator but because many have begun to realise the nutritive value of fruits. The old fallacy, that fruit is an article of luxury, is slowly giving ground. In this short note an attempt is made to give an idea of the cultivation of melona cheap, luscious and nutritious fruit which belongs to the family of cucurbitaceae. When we talk of melons, we are reminded of Sidhout, since Sidhout melons are reputed to be the best in S. India. We cen also reasonably suppose that melons were first raised in these parts, though this crop is now grown in many places.

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