Cryptic crossword clue
Luscious oranges and melons primarily growing in this? 4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word LOAM

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The straight part
We know that "his" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case his = loam.
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What does LOAM mean?

LOAM noun
  1. A type of soil; an earthy mixture of sand, silt and clay, with organic matter to which its fertility is chiefly due.
  2. A mixture of sand, clay, and other materials, used in making moulds for large castings, often without a pattern.
LOAM verb
  1. To cover, smear, or fill with loam.
LOAM adjective
  1. Made of loam; consisting of loam.

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