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Higo Green melon

Higo Green
SpeciesCucumis melo
OriginJapan

The Higo Green melon (肥後グリーンメロン, Higō Gurīn Meron) is a Japanese variety of melon known for its delicate floral flavor and sweet yet freshing flesh.[1][2][3][4] It originated in Kumamoto prefecture, Japan.[1] It was developed by Matsui Seed Co. in the Nara Prefecture around 1989.[1]

It is a prized fruit in Japan, often considered a luxury item due to its limited availability and high quality.[5]

Characteristics

Higo Green melons are typically round or oval-shaped with a dark green rind covered in a fine network of brown lines.[4] The flesh is a pale green color and is characterized by its firm, crisp texture and high sugar content.[4][3]

Cultivation

Higo Green Melons are primarily cultivated in the Kumamoto Prefecture of Japan. They are grown in greenhouses or under protective netting to ensure optimal growing conditions and to protect the fruit from pests and diseases. The cultivation process is labor-intensive, requiring careful attention to detail to produce high-quality melons.[citation needed]

Higo green melons are susceptible to fusarium.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Nagamatsu's Treasure Trove: Higo Green Melons". Secai Marche. February 24, 2023. Archived from the original on December 10, 2023. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  2. ^ Media, Malcolm (April 3, 2023). "Bringing Japanese Melon Varieties to the US". Vegetables West Magazine. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c "Students develop melon that is sweeter and more resistant to diseases". The Straits Times. August 3, 2017. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
  4. ^ a b c "Higo Green Melons". specialtyproduce.com.
  5. ^ Reinke, Jeff (December 9, 2019). "Japan's $22K Melons". Food Manufacturing. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
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