Persian Melon

Persian Melon

Persian Melon

Commodity Overview

Persian melons look similar to cantaloupe, with heavy netting, though larger. Their light gray-green rind turns tan when ripe. Their coral-colored flesh is fragrant and sweet with a firm, buttery texture. They feel heavy for their size when ripe.

PLUs

4334 Persian

Characteristics

  • Commodity: Specialty Melons
  • Category: Melons
  • Appearance: Round and heavily netted, with gray-green skin that turns tan when ripe
  • Flesh: Coral-colored
  • Flavor: Sweet
  • Size: Larger than a cantaloupe
  • Color: Gray-green to tan
  • Shape: Round
  • Served Raw: Yes
  • Seed: A central seed cavity with golden-colored seeds
  • Availability: Mid-spring through summer
Retail Price Data is based on USDA Specialty Crops Market News surveys. Data collection ends on the report date and encompasses ad pricing good from the Saturday before the report release date through the following Friday. Weekly data - from over 400 retailers, comprising more than 30,000 individual stores with online weekly advertised features - covers over 250 produce items. Registered (logged-in) users, can access weekly reports and additional market information.
USDA Specialty Crops Market News publishes FOB and Movement data on a daily and weekly basis. Pricing and volume information is aggregated by commodity and published weekly, subject to any source-data adjustments. Commodity data is further processed based on origin (domestic vs imports) and type (regular vs. organic). Registered (logged-in) users, can access weekly reports and additional market information.
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Montanez Imports LLC

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Business Type:
Exporter, Importer, Retailer
Location HQ:
McAllen, 78503 Texas
Berries:
Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Gold Raspberries, Red Raspberries, Strawberries, Specialty Berries, Red Currants, Kiwiberries
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Elite Fresh Produce Distributors LLC

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Business Type:
Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Payette, 83661-2421 Idaho
Berries:
Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Gold Raspberries, Red Raspberries, Strawberries, Specialty Berries, Red Currants, Kiwiberries
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Romas "R" Us, Inc

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Business Type:
Grower, Shipper, Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Vernon, 90058 California
Berries:
Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Strawberries
Citrus:
Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges, Clementines / Mandarins / Tangerines
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Kens Produce Inc

Overview (1)   (0)   (0)  
Business Type:
Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Houston, 77040 Texas
Berries:
Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Gold Raspberries, Red Raspberries, Strawberries, Specialty Berries, Red Currants, Kiwiberries
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Maya Fresh Harvest LLC

Overview (4)   (0)   (0)  
Business Type:
Wholesaler
Location HQ:
McAllen, 78503 Texas
Berries:
Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Gold Raspberries, Red Raspberries, Strawberries, Specialty Berries, Red Currants, Kiwiberries
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Gamez Produce Wholesale Dist.

Overview (1)   (0)   (0)  
Business Type:
Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Laredo, 78040 Texas
Berries:
Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Gold Raspberries, Red Raspberries, Strawberries, Specialty Berries, Red Currants, Kiwiberries
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Del Valle Distributing

Overview (3)   (0)   (0)  
Business Type:
Wholesaler
Location HQ:
El Paso, 79901 Texas
Berries:
Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Gold Raspberries, Red Raspberries, Strawberries, Specialty Berries, Red Currants, Kiwiberries
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Westcoast Produce Wholesalers

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Business Type:
Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Langley, V1M 3E5 British Columbia
Berries:
Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, Specialty Berries
Citrus:
Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges
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Bruces Best Inc

Overview (4)   (0)   (0)  
Business Type:
Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Forest Park, 30297 Georgia
Berries:
Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, Specialty Berries
Citrus:
Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges
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K & D Produce Sales Inc

Overview (1)   (0)   (0)  
Business Type:
Broker
Location HQ:
Visalia, 93291 California
Deciduous Fruit:
Grapes
Melons:
Cantaloupe, Honeydew, Watermelon, Specialty Melons
Stone Fruit:
Apricots, Cherries, Nectarines, Peaches, Plums








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