Hungarian melons are available from the weekend

Published 2023년 6월 21일

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The article announces the upcoming availability of domestic melons in Hungary, with a expected expansion in variety and quantity from early July. The country's melon producers are confident of a high-quality harvest, having made significant advancements in technology and variety selection, and with a shift towards more efficient and disease-resistant grafted and hybrid melons. There is growing consumer interest in melons and watermelons, particularly smaller, seedless varieties. It is anticipated that this year, about 30% of the melons produced will be exported to countries like Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Germany. The article highlights the health benefits of cantaloupe, including its rich vitamin C and carotene content, and the antioxidant properties of lycopene in watermelon.

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From the weekend, domestic melons are already available - in smaller quantities - in shops and markets, and from the beginning of July the range will continue to expand. Producers expect good quality, significant progress has been made in the field of variety selection and production technology, according to the information sheet of the National Chamber of Agrarian Economy (NAK). (Photo: Pixabay) The NAK, the Hungarian Melon Growers' Association (MDE) and the FruitVeB - Hungarian Vegetable and Fruit Association held a press conference opening the melon season today. As mentioned, domestic melons will be available in smaller quantities starting this weekend, and larger quantities are expected from the first week of July. First, the melons will reach consumers from the southern part of the country, from the Békés, Tolna, Baranya region, then from the Heves region, later, from the end of July, from Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg - and if the weather is favorable, they will be available until ...

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