The culinary two-volume book Turkmen Dastarhan, published on the initiative of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, is of particular relevance at any time of the year, because the traditional cuisine is rich in its variety in any season. The book features a wide range of local products. The favourite melon-like crop such as watermelon is especially relevant on hot days.

This summer has been very hot. However, not for thermophilic melons and gourds. Turkmen nature has created ideal conditions for growing watermelons. This is a creeping vine, belonging to the annual herbaceous plants of the Cucurbitaceae plant family. A tasty and healthy delicacy is salvation from thirst in the summer heat.