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Mirza melon, also known as torpedo melon, Mirzachul melon, and gulabi melon, is a cultivar of sweet
melon A melon is any of various plants of the family Cucurbitaceae with sweet, edible, and fleshy fruit. The word "melon" can refer to either the plant or specifically to the fruit. Botanically, a melon is a kind of berry, specifically a " pepo". The ...
in the genus Cucumis native to
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and
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and introduced to
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Description

They are large, weighing up to 25 pounds (11.4 kilograms) and measuring up to 24 inches (61 centimeters) in length. They have an elongated shape and the rind is creamy yellow in color with beige streaking and the interior flesh is white and quite juicy. The flavor has been described as sweet and savory. In Uzbekistan, disfigured melons are typically harvested overripe and then sliced and sun-dried. The plant demands light and heat, and may be affected by powdery mildew. The fruit bursts easily.


Naming

The name Mirza has Persian roots and means prince or high nobleman.


Availability

It is sometimes sold at various farmers' markets throughout
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and the seeds are available through several online sources.


See also

Muskmelon


References

{{Melons Cucumis Melons Fruits originating in Asia Edible fruits