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Torpedo Melon

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Elongated Italian heirloom melon grown especially in Sardinia, named for its torpedo-like shape, with sweet white or pale-orange flesh beneath a smooth light-green rind.

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Where does the Torpedo melon come from?

The Torpedo melon is an elongated Italian heirloom variety grown especially in Sardinia. Its name comes from its distinctive torpedo-like shape, which sets it apart from rounder melon varieties.

What color is the flesh inside a Torpedo melon?

The flesh is sweet and ranges from white to pale orange, beneath a smooth, light-green rind. The flavor is typically fragrant and delicate compared to more common cantaloupe-type melons.

How big does a Torpedo melon get?

Torpedo melons are notably elongated rather than round, and their unusual shape makes them visually distinctive among Italian heirloom melons. Individual fruit size can vary, but the elongated form is consistent across the variety.

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