Cantaloupe
El Gordo
Produces colossal, exceptionally sweet fruits weighing 15-30 lbs with a small seed cavity, maturing in 75-85 days.
About El Gordo
This full-vining cantaloupe variety matures in 75-85 days, yielding colossal, ribbed, oval fruits. Melons typically weigh around 15 lbs, with some specimens reaching up to 30 lbs. Its exceptionally sweet flesh, boasting a 10-12 Brix rating, surrounds a small seed cavity, maximizing delicious edible portions ideal for large gatherings.
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