Meridiem Seeds Italia has been the sole supplier of Amarillo melons with pigmented flesh for the past five years. The feedback was extremely good both in central and northern Europe and things seem to be going well in Italy too.
These melons, part of the Azucar cultivar (see photos), are cultivated in Sicily (harvesting in May/June and September/October), southern Italy (harvesting in June and September) and northern Italy (greenhouse production from June to September).
The fruit has a uniform round shape, smooth skin, it weighs around 1/1.3 kg (5/6 pieces per 30×40 crate) and has an appealing golden colour that provides a good contrast with the salmon/orange flesh.
Brix level is always high (over 14°) and is supported by a crunchy flesh and excellent shelf-life (over one month).
A typical dessert fruit, ideal for fresh-cut products, it is conquering European consumers and awakening the interest of Italian consumers.
