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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Galia Melon |
| Scientific name | Cucumis melo |
| Family / Genus | Cucurbitaceae / — |
| Produce category | Melon |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 4340 |
| PLU — organic | 94340 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_1994 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 20.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Galia F1 (Standard) | 25% | The original, classic Galia melon. Known for its strong aromatic flavor, sweet pale green flesh, and netted yellowish-green skin when ripe. Good overall balance of flavor and yield. |
| Passport | 20% | A widely grown variety known for excellent flavor, good disease resistance (especially powdery mildew), and consistent yields. Slightly elongated shape with good sweetness. |
| Arava | 15% | An early-maturing variety with high yield potential and good flavor. Offers good disease resistance and produces round, uniform fruits. |
| Sivan | 10% | Valued for its excellent shipping qualities and firm flesh, making it suitable for longer distribution chains. Maintains good sweetness and aroma. |
| Superstar | 8% | A high-yielding variety with good disease resistance and reliable flavor. Produces attractive, well-netted fruits. |
| Solstice | 7% | Known for good flavor, strong disease resistance, and consistent fruit set. Offers a good balance of commercial traits. |
| Da Vinci | 5% | Similar to Sivan, this variety is bred for improved shipping and post-harvest firmness, while retaining good sweetness and aroma. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 41°F.
- Freezing point: 30.4°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 4 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | high |
| Production rate (20°C) | 50 uL/kg*h typical (10–100) |
| Sensitivity class | high |
| Sensitivity threshold | 0.1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | Yes |
Agent note: Store separately from ethylene-sensitive produce. Ensure good ventilation if stored with other ethylene producers.
Mixed-load compatibility
Ethylene producer, ethylene sensitive
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Increasing, driven by consumer interest in specialty and unique melon varieties.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.8 |
| Income elasticity | 0.7 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -1.2 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Galia | 0.5% |
Pack sizes
- 9-count
- 12-count
- 6-count
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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