Melons

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.

The Honeydew Green Flesh Melon is perfect for any summer picnic or activity. This melon is specially adapted to grow in hot, long-summer climates, no matter how hot your summers get! This mid-sized Honeydew Green Flesh boasts some of the sweetest flavor to be found in the honeydew family. This melon is an all-around superb performer, it belongs in your vegetable patch this season!

This Eastern-type melon stands out for its extended post-harvest storage compared to other varieties in its class, without sacrificing the rich flavor and smooth texture growers and consumers expect. Fruits average 5–7 pounds and develop excellent sweetness, reaching about 13% Brix. At maturity, melons show full color change and slip cleanly from the vine, signaling peak harvest readiness. The variety also offers dependable field performance with intermediate resistance to Fusarium wilt (races 0, 1, and 2) and powdery mildew (races 1 and 2), making it a reliable choice for quality and shelf life.

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.

Rockstar is a dependable second-early Eastern shipper that combines excellent eating quality with the disease resistance needed for consistent, high yields. Plants produce uniform, attractive fruit averaging 5–7 pounds, with lightly sutured rinds and medium netting that hold up well for fresh market and shipping. Inside, the firm, bright orange flesh delivers reliably high sugar levels and a satisfying texture. Strong holding ability and intermediate resistance to powdery mildew (races 1 and 2) and Fusarium wilt (races 0, 1, and 2) make Rockstar a reliable performer in the field. This well-balanced variety is a solid addition to any melon program focused on quality, yield, and dependable harvest timing.

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.

This early Tuscan-type melon delivers outstanding flavor with the sweetness and aroma expected of a premium Italian selection. Oval fruits average 4–6 pounds and feature pronounced green sutures, a tight seed cavity, and firm, juicy flesh with sugar levels around 15% Brix. Healthy, vigorous plants set fruit in a concentrated window, making succession plantings ideal for extending the harvest season. Best picked at full slip—when the fruit releases easily from the vine—this Eastern shipper type combines excellent eating quality with durability, strong holding ability, and improved resistance to cracking compared to similar varieties. Ready in approximately 72 days, it performs reliably even under challenging growing conditions and offers intermediate resistance to Fusarium wilt (races 0–2) and powdery mildew. Seed is treated with Thiram to increase germination.

Sugar Rush is an outstanding melon choice for home gardeners, combining strong natural disease resistance with exceptionally sweet, richly flavored fruit. Vigorous, productive vines yield generous harvests of cantaloupes averaging around 4 pounds, each with a small seed cavity and deep orange, juicy flesh that reaches an impressive 15% Brix. In trials, this variety consistently stood out for its balance of sweetness, flavor, and satisfying size—larger than typical personal melons but still easy to handle. Ready to harvest in about 75 days, Sugar Rush delivers reliable performance and premium eating quality, making it a standout option for both backyard gardens and market growers. High disease resistance especially to Powdery Mildew (races 1,2) and Fusarium Wilt (races 0,1,2).

Atlantis is an Eastern melon with a round-oval shape. It has excellent interior qualities, including firmness and consistently high sugar content for high consumer appeal. Atlantis can be used for home gardens or farm market variety. Excellent field performance

The Hales Best Jumbo Melon is a local market and home grown favorite. This cantaloupe was developed by a Japanese market gardener in California and became widely popular because it combined excellent flavor with earliness. This beautiful oval melon has a deep green skin and golden netting with a very appealing salmon colored flesh. Hales Best Jumbo is an aromatic melon that is truly a sweet treat!

An early maturing Piel de Sapo melon. Has a medium to small size that mature to 3 lbs. This fruit has sweet and aromatic white flesh. A popular treat that is widely grown in Spain. Offers uniformity and good yields. AAS winner.

The Delicious 51 Melon produces heavy yields of early ripening, delicious fruits! This melon is a reliable producer of 2-3 lbs. fruits with heavy yields. This variety is known for its sugary flavor and aromatic smell. The juicy, perfectly sweet flesh is dark orange with creamy texture and a strong sugary flavor. Delicious 51 has thinner skin than other hybrids, but holds well for market and in storage. This variety has excellent resistance to powdery mildew and is well-adapted for northern growers. Harvest at full slip for best taste! Bred by Dr. Munger at Cornell University.