Gaya melon
Gaya melon, also known as snowball melon and dinosaur (egg) melon, is a small to medium sized honeydew cultivar developed originally in Japan and is now grown in China, Mexico, southern California, and South America.[1]
| Gaya melon | |
|---|---|
| Genus | Cucumis |
| Species | Cucumis melo |
| Cultivar | 'Gaya' |
| Origin | Japan |
Description
The rind is very thin and is ivory in color with green streaking and the interior flesh is white.[2] It has been described to have a mild, sweet flavor with floral notes.
Availability
It is available at various farmers' markets and Asian markets in California and is sought after because of its unique coloring.[3]
References
- "Ivory Gaya Melon". www.specialtyproduce.com.
- "Gaya Melons". Melissa's World Variety Produce.
- "Gaya Melon". Nature's Produce. Retrieved 19 January 2021.
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