Horticulture

Melon is native to Africa. In Europe melons were introduced since the beginning of the Common Year. The first type of melon planted was Cucumis melo var. reticulatus thought to be from Asia and Africa. This type of melon is popularly known under the name “muskmelon” (Rukmana, 1994). Melon began to be developed in Indonesia […]

Shallots are one of the vegetable commodities that have significance for the community, both in terms of their high economic value, as well as from their nutritional content. In the last decade the demand for shallots for consumption and for domestic seeds has increased, so Indonesia must import to meet these needs. To reduce import […]

Curly red chili (Capsicum annum L.) is one type of chili that has high adaptability. This plant can grow and develop both in lowlands and highlands, in rice fields and moorland. Curly red chili is one of the most commercial commodities in horticultural agriculture. Curly red chili is cultivated by many farmers because it has […]