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Cucumis melo Galia

Cucumis melo Galia
Melon 'Galia'

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Obtained in 1973, this melon has a beautiful spherical shape. Its densely "netted" skin is initially green before turning yellow. It is loved for its honeyed flavour, sweet scent, and pale green flesh. When ripe, each fruit weighs approximately 1kg. It is harvested from July to September.
Ease of cultivation
Beginner
Height at maturity
20 cm
Spread at maturity
1 m
Soil moisture
Damp soil
Germination time (days)
14 days
Sowing method
Direct sowing, Sowing under cover, Sowing under cover with heat
Sowing period March to June
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Flowering time April to June
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Description

The 'Galia' melon is a relatively recent creation dating back to 1973. It has a beautiful spherical shape and densely "netted" skin that ranges from green to turmeric yellow. It is loved for its honey-like flavour, sweet aroma, and pale green flesh. Each mature fruit weighs approximately 1kg. 'Galia' is ideal for exploring the sweet-savoury side of food. It pairs perfectly with Parma ham, for example. Sow the seeds from March to June and harvest from July to September.

 

Melons are most likely native to Asia. However, their first tangible traces are found in Egypt, 5 centuries BC. They can then be found in ancient Greece and Rome, where the unripe fruit was eaten seasoned with salt and pepper to enhance the taste. It was a delicacy for popes and aristocrats. Several species and numerous varieties emerged, while the methods of preparation and cultivation of melon diversified.


The melon is a compact fruit that is round or oblong with a smooth, ribbed or reticulated skin. The juicy flesh can be green, white, yellow, or orange, and surrounds a central cavity filled with seeds. It is commonly consumed raw as an appetiser or sweet dessert, as well as in sorbets, jams, compotes, or syrup. The small melons removed during thinning and pruning can be pickled in vinegar with herbs. Melons are hydrating, refreshing, and diuretic. They are reputed to be rich in trace elements and vitamins B and C in particular. Orange-fleshed varieties also contain vitamin A (the famous carotene).

They are annual creeping herbaceous plants, with female flowers distinguished from male flowers by their inferior ovary (under the flower), resembling an embryo of a fruit. They are located on the secondary or tertiary branches of each plant and will develop into the fruit. As for the male flowers, they always appear in the axils of the leaves on the main stem.

 

Harvesting: wait four weeks between fruit formation and picking. The fruit will emit a sweet smell and the stalk will start to detach, indicating that the melon is ready to be harvested.

Storage: an unopened melon can be stored for up to 5 days in a dry and airy place. Rest it on racks, for example. If it has been cut open or has been damaged, you can freeze it. Remove the skin and central seeds, then cut it into pieces and moisten it with the juice of a lemon before placing in the freezer.

Gardener's tip: place a slate tile under the fruit to block direct contact with the ground. This avoids rotting from excess moisture. Mulch around the plants, especially during the height of summer, as melon plants like moist soil.

Melons are highly susceptible to powdery mildew (a fungal disease that leaves a white powdery coating on the surface of the leaves). Be careful not to water the leaves or flowers.

Melons are nutrient-demanding fruits. They belong to the Cucurbitaceae family, like cucumbers, watermelons, and squash, etc. This family are notorious for depleting the nutrients in the soil. Therefore, it is advisable not to grow this type of fruit in the same location, or consecutively, in order to avoid excessively depleting the soil.

Plant them with oregano, as they are good companions both in the garden and on the plate.

Harvest

Harvest time July to September
Type of vegetable Fruit vegetable
Vegetable colour green
Size of vegetable Medium
Interest Flavour, Nutritional value, Productive
Flavour Sugary
Use Table, Cooking

Plant habit

Height at maturity 20 cm
Spread at maturity 1 m
Growth rate fast

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Cucumis

Species

melo

Cultivar

Galia

Family

Cucurbitaceae

Other common names

Melon 'Galia'

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Annual / Perennial

Annual

Product reference20241

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Planting and care

Soil preparation

Melons need nutrient-rich soil and plenty of warmth for successful fruiting. They prefer a sunny location. They appreciate moist but well-drained soils. Ideally, the soil should be sandy, well-drained, and slightly acidic in pH. Take care to prepare the soil by aerating it to a depth of about 10cm (4in), without turning it over. Dig a hole to accommodate the plant and fill it with well-decomposed manure or compost, which should be mixed with the soil to avoid burning the roots. If the soil is not well-drained, it is possible to create a small mound for each plant.

Sowing under glass

Melons can be grown in vegetable gardens. However, it is usually preferable to sow them on a warm bed in a greenhouse before transplanting them into open ground. From the end of March, fill your pots or trays with special seed compost and plant the melon seeds, with the pointed end downwards, to facilitate root development. Moisten the soil, which should remain moderately damp. The seeds usually germinate in 14 days. As soon as the plants have three true leaves, you can transplant them into open ground. Make sure that the soil is warm enough beforehand. The temperature should be between 18 and 26°C (64.4 and 78.8°F) for optimal growth. Take care to space each plant 80cm (32in) apart in all directions.

Sowing in open ground

It is possible to sow melon seeds directly into open ground in warm regions or on the Atlantic coast. Make sure that the soil is sufficiently warmed up beforehand. Then, sow two to three seeds in individual holes, with the pointed end facing downwards. Repeat the process, spacing them at least 80cm (32in) apart in all directions. Moisten the soil, which should remain moderately damp. When the plants have three true leaves, keep the strongest one.

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Seedlings

Sowing period March to June
Sowing method Direct sowing, Sowing under cover, Sowing under cover with heat
Germination time (days) 14 days

Care

Soil moisture Wet
Disease resistance Good
Pruning instructions With the new varieties of hybrid melon, it is no longer necessary to pinch the leaves, so only perform step No. 4 to have a more beautiful fruit. In other cases, especially with old varieties, proceed as follows: 1. When the young plant bears 4 leaves, pinch above the first two leaves to encourage branching. This will result in two main branches. 2. Once these branches have at least three leaves, pinch them again above the third leaf on both sides. 3. Repeat the process on the new branches above the third leaf, following the same principles. 4. During the fruiting process, pinch one leaf above the fruit to focus the sap on the fruit and not on the production of new branches. Keep a maximum of 5 to 7 fruits per plant. If there are surplus fruits, pick them when very immature and let them marinate in vinegar.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time May to June

Intended location

Type of use Vegetable garden, Greenhouse
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Soil moist but well-draining, and rich in organic matter.
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), 192

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