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[–] Drusas@fedia.io 18 points 5 days ago (1 children)

I've seen this before and it's still surprises me. I didn't think they were as small as kiwi fruit. Maybe about the size of a softball but not as round.

[–] aim_at_me@lemmy.nz 3 points 4 days ago (1 children)

There are différent types. Some are small, some are bigger. But the smallest are around the size of a rockmelon.

[–] Drusas@fedia.io 2 points 4 days ago (1 children)

TIL cantaloupe is called rockmelon in your part of the world.

[–] aim_at_me@lemmy.nz 3 points 3 days ago

TIL a cantaloupe is a rockmelon haha.