How to grow a perfect Japanese melon in Malaysia

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3 年前

LOCATION: PUTRAJAYA, MALAYSIA

How do you grow a perfect Japanese melon in Malaysia?

These farmers think they've cracked it

after more than a decade of trying different nutrients

They also visited Japanese farms

If they get it right the rewards are great

PRICE TAG: $40

NAME: SEH CHENG SIANG, DIRECTOR AND CO-FOUNDER OF MONO FARM

"The seed is coming from Japan. We are exclusively bringing the seeds from Japan together with a seed supplier, and we are trying to simulate the growing condition, growing system from Japan to Malaysia. So, we did a few blind tests using our Japanese melon and imported Japanese melon. Believe it or not, you can't tell the difference."

The farmers believe massages and music help stimulate growth