Central Asian melons: A buying guide

Afghan melons

Kunduzi Farm (Mohammed Saleh), Vernalis. Gonzalez Northgate, Jons Marketplace, Super King and select Whole Foods markets and San Francisco Alemany (Saturday) farmers market.

Hami melons

Sandstone Marketing (Diana and Milas Russell Jr.), Huron and Yuma. 99 Ranch and Gelson’s markets; Genesis Distributing (Paul Miller), Los Banos. 99 Ranch markets.

Uzbek melons

Balakian Farms (Amber Balakian), Reedley. San Francisco Ferry Plaza (Saturday) and San Rafael Marin (Sunday) farmers markets.

Tom King Farms (Dennis Stowell), Ramona. Hillcrest (Sunday) farmers market in San Diego; Bazaar Market, 6022 Reseda Blvd., Tarzana; (818) 776-0090. A delivery is expected next week.