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The Banana Melon gets its name for being a banana-shaped fruit with smooth yellow skin and even a mouth-watering banana smell! This melon variety has a sweet, spicy salmon flesh that is delicious. This heirloom is an all time favorite for being very sweet and perfect for specialty markets.
The Crenshaw Melon is a large pear-shaped cantaloupe with a juicy flesh! These large melons have a wonderful sweet flavor! Crenshaw is definitely a family favorite that grows best in warm, dry climates. These melons are pear-shaped and have a green-yellow, salmon pink flesh.
Dulce Nectar Honeydew is super sweet with extra juicy flesh. Ripens midseason and grows well in a wide range of climates. Does well in hot weather and poor soil conditions. Produces oval, smooth and a creamy shade of white, with pale green flesh within. Once ripe these melons will harvest between 5 to 6 pounds melons. Resistant to powdery mildew and tobacco mosaic virus.
Take one bite and you will be convinced this is the most flavorful melon around! Sarah's Choice consistently wins taste tests here at Urban Farmer. Its flavor combined with its attractive oval fruits and ideal 3-lb. size, make it the best variety for retail sales and home growers. Bred by Dr. Brent Loy of the University of New Hampshire.
The Honeydew Orange Flesh is a delicious muskmelon with smooth skin and a juicy flesh! The smooth outside skin is a creamy light green. This great quality honeydew's flesh turns pale yellow with orange hues when it is ready to harvest. Honeydew Orange Flesh produces high yielding 5 lb. fruits that are great for transporting to markets.
A Galia type melon with great resistance to powdery mildew resistance. Produces an abundance of 5-6lb. melons on vigorous vines. Thick, aromatic, sweet green flesh of excellent eating quality. Small seed pocket. Harvest at full slip, when the skin of the fruit is yellow.
One of the earliest Eastern Shipper varieties. Be the first to harvest melons for home eating or markets. Mature to 4-5lbs and have excellent, juicy flavor. Intermediate resistance to Fusarium wilt races 0–2 and powdery mildew.
Charentais melons are a beloved French variety known for their exceptional sweetness and aromatic flavor. Characterized by their smooth, ribbed, and greenish-yellow skin, these melons typically weigh between 2-4 pounds and have a distinctive orange flesh that is juicy and tender. The flavor is remarkably sweet and fragrant, often described as a blend of peach and cantaloupe, making them a delightful addition to fruit salads, desserts, or simply enjoyed on their own. Originating from the Charente region of France, Charentais melons have been cultivated for centuries and are prized for their high sugar content and rich taste. They are usually harvested in late summer to early fall, around 80-90 days after planting, when they are fully ripe and emit a sweet aroma. These melons thrive in warm, sunny conditions with well-drained soil, making them popular among home gardeners and commercial growers alike. Their delicious flavor and unique characteristics have earned Charentais melons a cherished place in both culinary and gardening circles.
The Tuscany Melon is a cantaloupe that has beauty and taste! This melon's flesh is one of the most flavorful muskmelons available. Originating in Italy, the deeply ribbed 3-5 lb. Tuscany has a small seed cavity and fine rind. This variety is very high in vitamin C and vitamin A, making it very nutritious! Tuscany is also a great storing cantaloupe that will keep up to 2 weeks if refrigerated.
Avatar is a medium sized melon with firm, flavorful orange flesh. The exterior is light green color that turns to a yellow-tan when fully ripe. These melons are early maturing reach 7-9lbs.
The Bidwell Casaba is a large uniquely shaped melon. This huge variety can grow to be 12-16 lbs. and measure to be 12-15 in. long and 9 in. wide. The unique Bidwell Casaba has a mildly sweet and delicious orange flesh.
The Hearts of Gold actually has a heart of deep-orange, "golden" flesh that is thick and sweet! This variety produces high quality melons that are sweet, juicy and fragrant. The Hearts of Gold's rinds are thin, heavily netted and medium ribbed. This prolific producer's round, medium-sized, 2-3 lb. fruits are a popular commercial cantaloupe in the Midwest.
The deep fine grained green flesh of the Rocky Ford Green Flesh has a crisp, fresh taste. This small melon is 5.5x5" diameter, weighing 2-3 lbs. Rocky Ford Green Flesh's skin has a heavy net that is slightly ribbed. Overall, this cantaloup is very rust resistant, prolific, and good for home gardens and local markets. This melon is also good shipper.
Infinite Gold melon has been bred for strong performance and long shelf life, without sacrificing great flavor and fruit quality. In fact, a third-party sensory analysis panel rated Infinite Gold higher in flavor and quality attributes than the leading competition! Plus, Infinite Gold offers strong vines, high yield potential and uniform size and shape.
Olympic Express is an early maturity melon that is good for mid season growing. This variety has great taste, excellent firmness and very good interior color.
Passport is a high quality Galia type melon that is early to mature. Produces large melons that reach 5 to 7lbs at maturity. These fruits have high sugar levels and delicious flavor. The fruit slips when ripe and the rind turns from green to yellow.
A full-season, Galia type, melon that has widely adapted growing conditions. Produces high yields of netted 3-4 lb melons with extra-sweet eating quality. Avg. 12,600 seeds/lb. Packet: 30 seeds.
Hale's Best Jumbo cantaloupe is a distinguished heirloom variety known for its exceptional size and sweet, flavorful fruit. Developed in the early 20th century by Hale Brothers Seed Company in the United States, this variety has become a favorite among gardeners for its impressive attributes and reliable performance. The cantaloupe features a rough, netted orange rind and a vibrant, deep orange flesh that is both juicy and aromatic. Renowned for its rich, sweet flavor with a hint of muskiness, Hale's Best Jumbo is ideal for fresh eating and making refreshing summer desserts. The plants typically grow to a sprawling size, covering a large area with their vigorous vines, and they generally require about 80 to 90 days to mature. They produce large, round fruit that can weigh between 4 to 6 pounds each. The plants thrive in warm climates with full sun and well-drained soil, and they benefit from ample space to spread. With its outstanding flavor, substantial size, and ease of growth, Hale's Best Jumbo cantaloupe remains a cherished choice for both home gardeners and melon enthusiasts.
