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Cinnabar Melon

Cinnabar

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Description

Cinnabar is listed as a melon market type. Melons include several cultivated groups, and traits can differ among them.

Botanical Name

Cucumis melo

Origin

Ethiopia to southern Africa, Southwestern Asia, Indian subcontinent, New Guinea, Northern and central Australia

Size

All Sizes

Commodity

Melon

Storage Guidelines

Maintain consistent refrigeration and high humidity to prolong shelf life. Avoid handling injuries and strong ethylene-producing fruits

Temperature

32°F - 50°F (0°C - 10°C)

Humidity

80-90%

Shelf Life

5-7 days at optimal conditions, 14-21 days refrigerated storage

Packaging

Crate or carton with adequate ventilation to prevent moisture accumulation

Pre-cooling to optimal storage temperature after harvest helps maintain quality. Washing before storage may lead to fungal growth and decay

Nutritional Information

A verified nutrition profile matching this product identity, edible part and processing form is not established. No other food, species, maturity or processing form is substituted.

"A named melon type"