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    Forum: Beginner VegetablesReplies: 5, Views: 65
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    jvinnes
    Palestine, TX

    August 11, 2007 11:39 PM

    Post #3845913

    I have seeds for what is called an Israel Melon. They grow well in Central Texas. The melons resemble a cantalope with a smooth hull and are very sweet. I do not know the scientific name or species.
    ecrane3
    Dublin, CA (Zone 9a)

    August 12, 2007 12:12 AM

    Post #3846027

    I would try posting your question on the Beginner Gardening forum instead, more people will see it there.
    http://davesgarden.com/forums/f/b_gardentalk/all/
    Farmerdill
    Augusta, GA (Zone 8a)


    August 12, 2007 12:27 AM

    Post #3846082

    They are called Israeli melons. Haogen is the more popular but there is also one called old Israeli

    http://davesgarden.com/pf/go/60302/
    http://www.seedfest.co.uk/seeds/melons/melons.html#israeliol...
    kkaye76
    Eastlake, OH (Zone 6a)

    March 16, 2013 8:33 PM

    Post #9451881

    I used to live in Texas (Im native) and we always called them Israilie Melons.. I was online looking for seed and ran across your message.. I found this on Wikipedia regarding them... Whatever they're called, they're wonderful..

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galia_(melon)
    1lisac
    Liberty Hill, TX (Zone 8a)

    March 17, 2013 12:20 PM

    Post #9452499

    K, did you check the date on the last post? It will be interesting to see if anybody responds.
    Farmerdill
    Augusta, GA (Zone 8a)


    March 17, 2013 1:20 PM

    Post #9452568

    Galias originated in Israel, but are always marketed as Galia melons. Israeli melons are alternate name for the open pollinated Haogen and Old Israeli varieties. All Galia's are F1 hybrids beginning with the original "Galia". Almost all of them are netted. http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/adv_search.php?searcher[com...

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