The start of melon harvesting in the Region of Murcia is delayed by one week due to rain.

2026-05-20 00:00

The melon and watermelon harvest is about to begin in the Spanish Region of Murcia, although recent rainfall will delay the start by about a week. Overall, a slight decrease in the acreage is anticipated for export-oriented melon varieties, while the area planted with Piel de Sapo melons is expected to remain stable.

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