MELON (MUSK) KAJARI

Description

Melon (cucumis melo)

Kajari

Musk Melon ‘Kajari’ is an Indian heirloom with sweet aromatic pale green flesh with highly ornamental deep orange striped cream and green skin. Early 55 day maturity with around 1kg fruit weight and good shelf life.

English common name: Musk Melon

Typical fruit weight: 1kg

Typical fruit size: 13 x 12cm (length x width)

Typical fruits per plant: 10

Plant type: rambling, trailing

Maturity: Early

Best period to harvest: as soon as the fruits attain their orange striped green colour.

Production: open field.

Culinary use: Sliced and eaten fresh.