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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Canary Melon |
| Scientific name | Cucumis melo var. inodorus |
| Family / Genus | Cucurbitaceae / — |
| Produce category | Melon |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 4396 |
| PLU — organic | 94396 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_1237 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 20.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Escalante | 25% | High yield, firm flesh, excellent shipping quality, sweet flavor, bright yellow rind. Known for good disease resistance. |
| Yellow Delight | 20% | Sweet and aromatic, good storage capabilities, bright yellow rind, pale green-white flesh. Popular for its flavor profile. |
| Canary (Standard) | 15% | The classic open-pollinated type. Bright yellow rind, pale green-white flesh, sweet and juicy. Good general purpose melon. |
| Golden Perfection | 10% | Large fruit size, very sweet, firm flesh, making it suitable for shipping. Good yield potential. |
| Temptation | 8% | Known for good disease resistance, firm flesh, and consistent sweetness. Reliable performer for growers. |
| Golden Sweet | 7% | Excellent flavor profile with a firm texture, contributing to good storage potential. Bright yellow rind. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 45°F.
- Freezing point: 30.6°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 3 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | moderate |
| Production rate (20°C) | 0.5 µL/kg·h typical (0.1–1) |
| Sensitivity class | moderate |
| Sensitivity threshold | 0.1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | Yes |
Agent note: Canary melons are climacteric and will continue to ripen postharvest, producing moderate levels of ethylene and being moderately sensitive to it. Store separately from highly ethylene-sensitive commodities.
Mixed-load compatibility
Ethylene producers (moderate) and ethylene sensitive
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Slow and steady growth, driven by consumer interest in unique flavors and culinary diversity within the specialty melon category.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.8 |
| Income elasticity | 0.6 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -1.2 |
Pack sizes
- 40 lb cartons (4s, 5s, 6s, 8s count)
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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