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Description/Taste
The Galia melon has a yellow to orange skin that is covered in light golden-tan netting. Its flesh is pale green with a succulent texture that has a signature spicy sweet flavor with tropical and perfumed aromatics. Unlike many other melon varieties the tenderness of the stem end of the melon is not a good indicator of ripeness, rather, ripeness should be determined by color and development of a distinct musky aroma. The more orange in color the exterior skin of the Gaila melon the higher the sugar content of the melon’s flesh will be. Their flavor is also best when they are harvested at full to three-quarter slip stage.
Seasons/Availability
Galia melons are available spring to mid fall. Imported Costa Rican Galia melons are available beginning in winter.
Current Facts
Galia melons are a hybrid variety muskmelon and a member of the Cucurbitaceae family. Botanically known as Cucumis melo L. var. reticulatus, they are a cross between a smooth skinned cantaloupensis variety (Ha-Ogen) and a netted Russian reticulatus variety (Krymka). Though known to be an exceptional melon in flavor, Galia melons are unfortunately prone to rapid softening, as a result studies are being done currently to discover new methods for extending shelf life by manipulating the parent lines using in vitro regeneration and antisense technology.
Nutritional Value
Galia melons are high in vitamin C, vitamin A, carotenoids, bioflavonoids, various minerals, like potassium, calcium, and iron, and also contain significant levels of dietary fiber, including pectin. They also have no fat, no cholesterol, and are low in calories.
Applications
Galia melons are best used in fresh uncooked preparations. They can be used in both sweet and savory applications. They can be sliced, balled, pureed or halved and served as is. Use Galia melons in fruit salads as well as breakfast preparations and main dishes. Galia melons pair well with ginger, seafood, mint, garlic, chili, honey, peanuts and soft cheeses. Galia melons have a short shelf life and will only keep for two to three weeks after being picked, even in cold storage facilities. Galia melons should be used within two to three weeks of being harvested, once cut keep melon refrigerated in a sealed container and use within a few days.
Geography/History
The Galia melon was developed in the 1960’s at the Ne´ve Yaar Research Center of the Agricultural Research Organization in Israel. It was the first Israeli hybrid melon ever developed and was created by melon breeder Dr. Zvi Karchi. The melon was named after Dr. Zvi Karchi’s daughter and in Hebrew translates to “God’s wave”. Released for commercial production in 1973 the Galia melon within ten years grew to be such a popular market melon that its distribution spanned across Western Europe. Today Morocco, Turkey and Spain are major producers of the Galia melon. They can be found growing additionally in Costa Rica, Greece, Egypt, Panama, Portugal, Brazil, Honduras, Guatemala, and Israel. Galia melons are imported to Europe and the United States and in the United States in northern Florida Galia melons are now successful being grown using greenhouse technology.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Galia Melon. One
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Galia Melon Marmalade |
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Spinach and Melon Salad with Orange Mascarpone |
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Red and Green Fruit Salad |
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Kalivis SA
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens L-27 About 39 days ago, 5/28/20 Sharer's comments : Melons Galia 🍈 
Kalivis SA
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens L-27 About 69 days ago, 4/28/20 Sharer's comments : Melon Galia 🇬🇷 
Kalivis SA
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens L-27 About 81 days ago, 4/16/20 Sharer's comments : Melon Galia 🍈 
mas x menos guachipelin Escazu
Near San Jose, Costa RicaAbout 131 days ago, 2/26/20 Sharer's comments : great price 
Draeger's Market
Draeger's Market - 1st Street
Near Los Altos, California, United States342 1st Street Los Altos CA 94022 650-948-4425 https://www.draegers.com About 133 days ago, 2/24/20 
Gus's Community Market
Gus's Community Market
Near San Francisco, California, United States2111 Harrison Street San Francisco CA 94110 415-431-9300 https://www.gussmarket.com About 134 days ago, 2/23/20 
Draeger's Market
Near San Mateo, California, United StatesAbout 135 days ago, 2/22/20 
Jordan Market
Jordan Market - Alicia Pkwy
Near Laguna Hills, California, United States24771 Alicia Pkwy Laguna Hills CA 92653 949-770-3111 About 154 days ago, 2/03/20 Sharer's comments : The cut fruit is giving off a wonderful aroma. 
Glendale Ranch Market
Glendale Ranch Market
Near Glendale, California, United States1122 S Central Ave Glendale CA 91204 818-240-3333 About 155 days ago, 2/02/20 
Super King
Super King Markets - San Fernando Road
Near Burbank, California, United States6501 San Fernando Road Glendale CA 91201 747-272-0077 https://www.superkingmarkets.com About 156 days ago, 2/01/20 
Fresh Choice Marketplace
Harvest Fresh Markets - Garden Grove
Near Stanton, California, United States9922 Katella Ave Garden Grove CA 92840 714-539-9999 https://www.harvestfreshmarkets.com About 163 days ago, 1/25/20 
Jordan Market
Jordan Market - Alicia Pkwy
Near Laguna Hills, California, United States24771 Alicia Pkwy Laguna Hills CA 92653 949-770-3111 About 164 days ago, 1/24/20 
Crown Valley Marketplace (Persian Market)
Crown Valley Market
Near Ladera Ranch, California, United States2771 Center Drive Mission Viejo CA 92692 949-340-1010 http://www.crownvalleymarket.com About 164 days ago, 1/24/20 
Rungis
Near Zwijndrecht, South Holland, NetherlandsAbout 245 days ago, 11/04/19 Sharer's comments : Great Galia melons from Brazil at Rungis 
Lalas S.A
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens M 18-20 002104826243 About 272 days ago, 10/08/19 Sharer's comments : Galia melon 🍈 Sooo sweetttt☺️ 
Central market of Athens Greece 🇬🇷
Nature fresh SA
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens Greece Y-14 About 285 days ago, 9/26/19 Sharer's comments : Melons Galia 🇬🇷 Still in season in Greece 
Gardenia
Super market Hydra
Attica, GreeceHydra About 300 days ago, 9/11/19 Sharer's comments : Galia melon 🍈 
inCoop
Near Rome, Rome, ItalyAbout 303 days ago, 9/07/19 Sharer's comments : Lovely Gialli melons are a treat anytime of day! 
Star fresh IKE
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens L13 00302104814843 About 328 days ago, 8/13/19 Sharer's comments : Melons Galia 🤩 
Berkeley Bowl
Near Berkeley, California, United StatesAbout 338 days ago, 8/03/19 
Raley’s
Near Napa, California, United StatesAbout 339 days ago, 8/02/19 
Nob Hill Foods
Near Napa, California, United StatesAbout 339 days ago, 8/02/19 Sharer's comments : Organics 
Hudson Greens & Goods
Hudson Greens And Goods - Oxbow Publix Market
Near Napa, California, United States610 1st Street #18 Napa CA 94559 707-257-6828 www.oxbowpublicmarket.com About 339 days ago, 8/02/19 Sharer's comments : Local 
Lucky
Lucky - Lakeview Hwy
Near Petaluma, California, United States929 Lakeville Highway Petaluma CA 94952 707-762-8783 About 349 days ago, 7/23/19 
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market - E. Washington St
Near Petaluma, California, United States621 E Washington Street Petaluma CA 94952 707-762-9352 About 349 days ago, 7/23/19 
Pacific Market
Pacific Market - Town And Country
Near Santa Rosa, California, United States1465 Town And Country Drive Santa Rosa CA 95404 707-546-3663 About 349 days ago, 7/23/19 
Nugget Markets
Nugget Markets - Blackfield Drive
Near Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, California, United States1 Blackfield Drive Tiburon CA 94920 415-388-2770 About 350 days ago, 7/22/19 
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market - De Long Ave
Near Novato, California, United States790 De Long Ave Novato CA 94945 415-878-0455 About 350 days ago, 7/22/19 
Noriega Produce Market
Noriega Produce
Near Daly City, California, United States3821 Noriega Street San Francisco CA 94122 415-564-0370 About 359 days ago, 7/13/19 
Haight Street Market
Haight Street Market
Near San Francisco, California, United States1530 Haight Street San Francisco CA 94117 415-255-0643 About 359 days ago, 7/13/19 
Bi-Rite Market
Bi-Rite Market - 18th Street
Near San Francisco, California, United States3639 18th Street San Francisco CA 94110 415-241-9760 About 360 days ago, 7/12/19 
Gus’s Community Market
Gus’s Community Market
Near San Francisco, California, United States2111 Harrison Street San Francisco CA 94110 415-431-9300 About 360 days ago, 7/12/19 
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market - California St.
Near San Francisco, California, United States1765 California Street San Francisco CA 94109 415-674-0500 About 360 days ago, 7/12/19 
Le Beau Market
Le Beau Market - Levenworth St
Near San Francisco, California, United States1263 Leavenworth Street San Francisco CA 94109 415-885-3030 About 360 days ago, 7/12/19 Sharer's comments : Very nice aroma. 
Central market of Athens Greece
Froutooasis SA
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens Z 26-28 00302110129584 About 361 days ago, 7/11/19 Sharer's comments : Galia melons 🍈 
Lalas S.A
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens M 18-20 002104826243 About 371 days ago, 7/02/19 Sharer's comments : Melon galia 🍈 
Pacific Ranch Market
Pacific Ranch Market
Near Villa Park, California, United States7540 E Chapman Ave Orange CA 92869 714-639-9792 About 372 days ago, 6/30/19 
Tokyo Central
Tokyo Central - Imperial Hwy
Near Yorba Linda, California, United States18171 Imperial Hwy Yorba Linda CA 92886 714-386-5510 About 373 days ago, 6/29/19 Sharer's comments : Aromatic 
Hawthorne markets
Hawthorne Market
Near Rolling Hills Estates, California, United States24202 Hawthorne Blvd Torrance CA 90505 310-373-4448 About 373 days ago, 6/29/19 
Vallarta Supermarket
Vallarta Supermarkets - Foothill Blvd
Near San Fernando, California, United States13820 Foothill Blvd Sylmar CA 91342 818-362-7577 About 373 days ago, 6/29/19 
Big Square
Big Square
Near Glendale, California, United States831 N Pacific Ave Glendale CA 91203 818-230-2188 About 374 days ago, 6/28/19 
Sasoun Produce
Sasoun Produce
Near West Hollywood, California, United States5116 Santa Monica Blvd Los Angeles CA 90029 323-928-2829 About 374 days ago, 6/28/19 
Stater Bros. Markets
Stater Bros. Markets - Newport Blvd.
Near Costa Mesa, California, United States2180 Newport Blvd. Costa Mesa CA 92627 949-646-2324 About 381 days ago, 6/21/19 
Central market of Athens - Greece
Athinagoras EPE
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral Market of Athens G-43 00302104830298 About 389 days ago, 6/13/19 Sharer's comments : An old variety of Galia ... nowadays is difficult to find it! The taste is really sweet 😚 
Central market of Athens-Greece
Central Markets & Fisheries Organization S.A. / Farmers Market
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceTzon Kennenti, Agios Ioannis Rentis https://www.okaa.gr/ About 391 days ago, 6/11/19 Sharer's comments : Melon Galia 🤩 
Thriftway
Near Vashon, Washington, United StatesAbout 406 days ago, 5/27/19 
Central Markets & Fisheries Organization S.A. / Farmers Market
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceTzon Kennenti, Agios Ioannis Rentis https://www.okaa.gr/ About 424 days ago, 5/09/19 Sharer's comments : Galia melon 🍈 
Central Markets & Fisheries Organization S.A. / Farmers Market
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceTzon Kennenti, Agios Ioannis Rentis https://www.okaa.gr/ About 438 days ago, 4/25/19 Sharer's comments : Locally grown melon 🍈 galia 🇬🇷 
10 - Δέκα
Near Vouliagmeni, Attica, GreeceAbout 451 days ago, 4/12/19 Sharer's comments : Locally grown 🍈 Coop Market Grocery and Deli Fairbanks AK 99701 Alaska, United States About 699 days ago, 8/07/18 Sharer's comments : Galia Melon spotted at Coop Market Grocery and Deli Fairbanks AK 99701. 
Virginia Park Farmer's Market
Weiser Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United Stateshttp://www.weiserfamilyfarms.com About 709 days ago, 7/28/18 Sharer's comments : Galia Melon spotted at Virginia Park Farmer's Market. My favorite melons this year. |
