Cantaloupe variety Galia is a high-quality hybrid developed in Israel by crossing the varieties Ogren and Hani Dyu. The fruits are round or oval, weighing 1 to 3 kg, with bright yellow rind covered by a fine, dense netting. The flesh is dense, juicy, and crunchy, milky-white or slightly greenish-white in color, with a creamy tint near the rind. The taste is highly sweet with tropical notes of pineapple and oil, while the aroma is fresh and reminiscent of banana. The seed cavity is small, making the fruit convenient to eat.
This variety is distinguished by its early maturity — fruits are ready for harvest 65-75 days after germination. Thanks to its strong netted rind, the melon has good shelf life and high yield, making it popular for cultivation both in open fields and greenhouses. Seeds of the Galia variety are suitable for home and farm cultivation, ensuring a stable and high-quality harvest.
Galia melon is not only delicious but also beneficial. It contains a high amount of water (about 90%), which aids digestion and quenches thirst. The fruit contains vitamins C, A, B-complex, folic acid, calcium, phosphorus, iodine, and other microelements. Due to this, melon is recommended for cases of exhaustion, anemia, atherosclerosis, and cardiovascular diseases. It also enhances the action of antibiotics and reduces their toxicity. Melon is especially beneficial for pregnant and breastfeeding women, helping maintain iron levels and strengthening immunity.
