DF 6227 Galia (Cucumis melo)

Description

The Galia melon, is a type of F1 hybrid melon originating from a cross between the green-flesh melon cultivar ‘Ha-Ogen’ and the netted-rind melon cultivar ‘Krimka’. Developed in Israel at the Ne/ve Yaar Research Center of the Agricultural Research Organisation by the melon breeder Dr. Zvi Karchi,and released in 1973. The Galia melon has a yellow to orange skin that is covered in light golden-tan netting, Weighing in at 1-1,5 Kg. Its flesh is pale green with a succulent texture that has a signature spicy sweet flavor with tropical and perfumed aromatics. 65-70 days.