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'Abu' Melons

Sub-Category:	Other

Sub-Category 2:
Description:	Middle Eastern type. Vines bear 8- to 10-pound, slightly oval fruit with medium netting and aromatic, light orange flesh.
Days To Maturity:	90-95
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Overall: (5.0 Stars) Taste: (5.0 Stars) Yield: (5.0 Stars) Ease/Reliability: (5.0 Stars)

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Reviewed on 08/20/2008 by farmerdill - An experienced gardener
Overall Taste Yield Ease	Richmond, Georgia, United States Frost Free Season: 183 - 203 days Soil Texture: Sand Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40') Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
This melon is a little later maturing than other Galia types. Very prolific, out yielding those that I have trialed. The yellow flesh has a different flavor, very sweet and firm textured, but more like a Crenshaw type in flavor.

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