Sharlyn

Description from Specialty Produce: Small to moderately sized, oval to round fruits, averaging 12 to 17 centimeters in diameter and 3 to 5 pounds. The rind is firm, thin, and covered in rough and raised, textured netting. When young, the rind is dark to pale green, and as the melon ripens, it transforms into a golden yellow hue. Underneath the surface, the flesh is ivory, white, to pale orange with an aromatic, semi-soft, aqueous, and succulent consistency. The flesh also encases a small central cavity filled with edible, cream-colored, oval seeds suspended in a gelatinous liquid with stringy fibers. Sharlyn melons are known for their pronounced fruity and floral aroma with tropical, pineapple-like notes. The distinct scent intensifies with maturity and is capable of penetrating other foods that are stored nearby. Sharlyn melons can be consumed slightly green, containing a honeydew-like taste, but the melons are mostly favored for their ripe flesh, bearing a honeyed and floral, nectar-like taste with coconut, pineapple, and caramel nuances. Longer optimal harvest window than many other melons. Does well in hot, dry climates. 90 - 105 days.