Variety characteristics:

• W1452 Balixiang Fragrant Melon (Cucumis melo L.) is a traditional open-pollinated Oriental melon prized for vigorous vines, attractive striped fruits and a clean, aromatic flavor. Both lateral and tertiary vines produce fruit, supporting a productive harvest when the plants receive full sun, dependable pollination and balanced fertility.
The round-pear to oval fruits mature to a vivid yellow or yellow-green background accented by irregular dark-green stripes and broken patches. Each melon typically weighs approximately 1.1–1.3 lb, creating a convenient personal size for home gardens, farm stands and specialty produce displays.
Inside, Balixiang features pale jade-green flesh with a crisp, tender texture and a refreshing melon fragrance. Under suitable growing conditions, soluble-solids readings average approximately 13° Brix, delivering pleasant sweetness without overwhelming the variety’s fresh aromatic character.
Fruits reach harvest approximately 30 days after successful fruit set during warm, favorable weather. The compact fruit size, eye-catching rind pattern and fragrant green flesh make Balixiang an excellent choice for fresh eating, tasting gardens and traditional Asian melon collections.