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Unifarm Fujisawa

Musk melon · Rock melon · 网纹瓜

Unifarm Fujisawa in October (this month)

Look for Malaysia

This origin is in fresh-crop season.

Japanese-style netted melon with pale green flesh. From Japan, or greenhouse-grown in the region (such as Unifarm Fujisawa).

Very sweetFragrantMelting
Look for
Fine, even netting and a T-shaped stem left on.
Best for
Gifting, dessert
Brand
Unifarm Fujisawa
JapanMalaysia
Fresh cropStored / lateNot shipping
Fresh crop now (1)
MY
MalaysiaJohor, Pahang
Fresh crop
Musk melon grown in Malaysia
Harvested all year
Skip this month (1)
JP
JapanShizuoka, Hokkaido
Off season
Musk melon grown in Japan
Not shipping now

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Common questions

When is Musk melon rock melon in season in Singapore?
Japan: May–Aug; Malaysia: all year. Fresh-crop months by origin.
Which country's Musk melon is best in October?
Look for Malaysia.
How do I pick a ripe rock melon?
Netting: Raised, even, cream-coloured netting over a golden background, not green. Smell: A sweet, musky smell at the stem end. Stem end: A clean, slightly sunken scar means it slipped off the vine ripe. Avoid: Soft, wet patches or cracks.
How should I store rock melon?
Counter until ripe, then fridge. Lasts 3–4 days cut. Wash the rind before cutting, since netting can trap dirt that the knife carries into the flesh.

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