Melon farmers in Samut Songkhram are happy that despite the hot weather, the taste remains the same and they get a good price.

Samut Songkhram – People in Samut Songkhram grow melons in greenhouses to prevent disease and insect infestation despite the hot weather. But it gives good yield and taste. There are customers who have ordered almost every model. Plus a good price of 150 baht per kilogram.

Ms. Busaba Klai-amorn, 47 years old, a resident of Bang Chang Subdistrict, Amphawa District, Samut Songkhram Province, the owner of “Na Amphawa Melon Farm” said that she grows melons in an area near her house, size 6 by 18 square meters, about 250 trees, with an initial investment of 100,000 baht. Cost of building a closed greenhouse to prevent insect infestation Buy “Kimochi” seeds that are imported from Japan because they are a sweet, juicy variety with beautiful fruits that are in high demand in the market. The price is 8 baht per seed. Planting seeds even in hot weather is still 99 percent effective.

Melon cultivation must be closely monitored Because melon is a vine family plant. But there’s no hand to cling to. Therefore, he had to help tie the vine to stand up. And the branches must be plucked from the first leaf to the 8th branch, leaving only the 9th leaf to the 12th leaf joint, because this is the position where the melon is most perfect. And the male and female pollen must be mixed so that there are no insects to help pollinate. This is because melon cultivation must be taken care of in a closed greenhouse to prevent insect-borne diseases. and pathogens from the outside environment such as thrips, red mites, downy mildew, powdery mildew, and root rot, etc. Importantly, each tree should cut off the fruit and leave only one perfect fruit. Because it will make your child grow up and get a good price.

Melons will produce full production in approximately 90 days from the date the seeds are planted and can be harvested and sold. The highlight of Kimochi Melon is that it uses little water to fight hot weather. It can be grown and produced all year long. In one year, 3 generations can be grown, but you should be careful in the rainy season due to high humidity. There are a lot of insects that may creep into the greenhouse and cause disease and damage the melons.

As for painting various pictures On the melon fruit, Ms. Busaba said that she did it when the melon fruit was still young or from pollination until fruit set for 10 days. The pattern can be painted on the surface of every melon variety, but the “Kimochi” variety ” has a distinctive feature that has beautiful and clear natural embossing. If used to draw a pattern, it will be beautiful and clear.

At Amphawa Melon Farm, designs will be painted on the melon fruits to create a selling point and attract customers. There are pictures of flowers, cartoons, Papa Tu Tu, Mae Klong mackerel mascot. Or you can order a person’s name to be written as a gift to the recipient. It is considered another way to add value. By following orders that customers order. There is no additional charge. The selling price is 150 baht per kilogram. Most customers order in advance and make an appointment to pick them up when the melons are old and can be eaten. By allowing customers to cut their own melons fresh from the trees in the greenhouse and take them home and take selfies as souvenirs.

Those who are interested in buying to eat or coming to study, without worrying about the subjects, can contact Ms. Busaba Klai-amorn, No. 46/5 Village No. 6, Samut Songkhram-Bang Phae Road, Bang Chang Subdistrict, Amphawa District, Samut Songkhram Province. Opposite Wat Daowadueng or via the Facebook fan page at Amphawa Melon Farm, telephone 084-1129277