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Orangelo

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description Orangelo Overview

A muskmelon variety producing distinctively orange-colored flesh, named for that characteristic interior hue and selected for sweetness in North American garden cultivation.

help Orangelo FAQ

Is Orangelo a watermelon or a muskmelon?

The Orangelo sold by seed suppliers is generally a watermelon, Citrullus lanatus, rather than a Cucumis melo muskmelon. Its defining feature is crisp orange flesh.

How large does an Orangelo watermelon become?

Seed descriptions commonly call it a large oblong watermelon weighing around 9 kilograms. Harvest is usually listed at roughly 90 to 100 days, depending on growing conditions.

What is the texture and flavor of Orangelo watermelon?

Orangelo is selected for sweet, crisp orange flesh and regular production of oblong fruit. Its orange interior makes it visually different from the red-fleshed watermelons most shoppers know.

Is the Orangelo watermelon the same fruit as citrus orangelo?

No. Citrus orangelo, also called chironja, is a grapefruit-orange hybrid associated with Puerto Rico, while Orangelo melon is a watermelon variety. The shared name refers to the orange color, not the plant family.

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