Merlin

Market mature fruit are dark green and very glossy. Short pale green stripes at blossom end. Large fruit. Superficial ribbing. Tiny white spines. Pale green flesh. Unique flavor. Firm, dense texture which is not as juicy or crisp. Thin skin. Market mature fruit 5-9" long, 1.4-2.4" wide, and 0.2-1lb. Seed mature fruit are very large, yellow; 9-15" long, 3-4.4" wide, and 2-6lbs. Average productivity; mid-season maturing; afflicted with anthracnose in 2014 growout at Heritage Farm. SSE Accession # 109365