Winter Melon 'Valverde' F1
- Product number: 202620
- Origin: Mediterranean region
- Latin: Cucumis melo
An extra early ripening melon of the Piel de Sapo type. This variety (popular in Spain) has professional cultivation qualities and contains all the resistances necessary for healthy growth. The fruits can be stored for a long time, are very sweet and have white flesh. When unripe, the (smaller) fruits are fresh, juicy and less sweet: popular as "Kelek" in Turkey.
Winter melon (Inodorus group) A melon that ripens after harvesting and can be stored for a long time. The shape is round to (long) oval, the skin is fairly smooth, sometimes slightly pleated and/or ribbed. The skin color varies per variety from white, yellow to black-yellow striped. The flesh is firm and sweet in colors white, yellow or orange.
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Latin: Cucumis melo
Dutch: Wintermeloen
Also known as: Honingmeloen
English: Santa Claus Melon / Honey Dew Melon
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- Flower colour: White flowers
- Origin: Mediterranean region
- Average growth height: More than 200 cm
- Annual or perennial: Annual
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- Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
- Ease of cultivation: Moderate
- Latin: Cucumis melo
- Dutch: Winter melon
- Also known as: Honeydew melon
- English: Santa Claus Melon / Honey Dew Melon
