Melon Variety Beneficial in Dry Years

Taylor Hillman Drought, Environment, Specialty Crops, Tree, nut & vine crops, Water

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A variety of cantaloupe is proving to be the best fit during these drought conditions, and a California company says this year’s crop looks to be the best yet.

Melon Variety Beneficial in Dry Years

Weather conditions have produced an extremely marketable cantaloupe crop so far this year. Legend Produce Owner Barry Zwillinger says the successful year is greatly needed and a proprietary variety called “mosaic” is helping growers even more with the state’s challenges.