Melons

Watermelons are widely grown in Cyprus and large volumes are destined for the export markets. Larger quantities of muskmelons are now exported, mainly the newer dessert varieties with a higher sugar content.

Traditionally watermelons and melons are grown in the open, but in order to expand the season, they are now produced under plastic tunnels and in semi permanent structures.

Main varieties
Melons: Polidor, Eden, Sweet Supreme, Sweet Ananas, Galia, Alma, Avava, Dikti, Makdimon
Watermelons: Crimson Sweet, Sugar Baby, Crisby, Dumara, Paladin

Seasonal availability: April to September