Casaba Melon

The Casaba Melon originated in Kasaba, Turkey, and was brought to the United States in the late 19th century. The casaba melon is cultivated commercially in South America and the southwestern United States, mainly California and Arizona, despite the fact that it is native to Asia Minor.

Casaba is less well-known than some of its relatives, mostly because it is not as sweet or flavorful as other melon cultivars. It has a very thick rind, and the external appearance of the fruit differs significantly from that of the honeydew and the cantaloupe. The long shelf life, juicy flesh, and mild flavor of the casaba melon, which many claims has more in common with a cucumber than a honeydew or a cantaloupe, are its main advantages. This makes sense because cucumbers and melons both come from the genus Cucumis.