Melon (Cantaloupe) Vietnam Spec
Field Details
Product name Melon / Cantaloupe
Scientific name "Cantaloupe (C. melo var. reticulatus)
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Colors / Varieties "Yellow skin | orange flesh | netted rind | oval
Green skin | orange flesh | netted rind | round"
Growing regions South-Central coast: Ninh Thuan, Binh Thuan · Southeast/Highlands: Dong Nai, Tay Ninh, Lam Dong (greenhouses) · Mekong: Long An
Season Year-round; strongest dry-season Nov–May (South-Central)
Grade & Size By weight per fruit: S 1.2–1.5 kg · M 1.5–1.8 kg · L 1.8–2.2 kg · XL 2.2–2.8 kg (tolerance ±10% unless agreed). Stem length & netting density per request.
Packing 4–6 pcs/ctn (foam-net each fruit) · 6 kg / 8 kg / 10 kg export cartons, 5-ply vented
HS Code 0807.19
Storage Temp Cantaloupe: 2–5 °C, RH 90–95% (forced-air pre-cool) . Keep away from strong ethylene sources.
Shelf Life ~12–15 days at 2–5 °C. Shorter if temps fluctuate in distribution.
Nutrition / Benefit High water (~90%), source of vitamin C; beta-carotene/vitamin A in orange flesh types; refreshing flavor; firm but juicy texture, ideal for retail cut, salad bars, desserts.
Export standards VietGAP, GlobalG.A.P.
Variety JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Cantaloupe (C. melo var. reticulatus) H H H H H L L L L L H H
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