Misplaced Pages

Canary melon

Article snapshot taken from[REDACTED] with creative commons attribution-sharealike license. Give it a read and then ask your questions in the chat. We can research this topic together.
Melon cultivar
Canary melon
SpeciesCucumis melo
Cultivar groupInodorus group

The Canary melon (Cucumis melo (Inodorus group)) or winter melon (not to be confused with the wax gourd, also called winter melon) is a large, bright-yellow elongated melon with a pale green to white inner flesh.

This melon has a distinctively sweet flavor that is slightly tangier than a honeydew melon. The flesh looks like that of a pear but is softer. When ripe, the rind has a slightly waxy feel. The name comes from its bright yellow color, which resembles that of the canary. This melon is often marketed as the Juan Canary melon and can be found in various sizes and shapes. This melon is common in parts of Asia including Japan and South Korea, Sicily, Algeria, and Morocco. Varieties include the smaller, round Fonzy melon, cultivated in Mexico.

They are best stored at 15 °C (59 °F).

See also

References

  1. ^ "Melons". Clovegarden.com. Retrieved 2012-09-10.
  2. ^ "Acta Horticulturae". actahort.org.
  3. "Fonzy Melon". specialtyproduce.com.
Melon
Benincasa
Species
Cantaloupe cross-section
Citrullus
Species
Products
and dishes
Cucumis
Species
Cultivars
Products
and dishes
Other species
See also


Stub icon

This fruit-related article is a stub. You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it.

Categories:
Canary melon Add topic