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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.
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).
Schoon's Hardshell melon is a large heirloom favorite! This big melon can weigh 5-8 pounds. The slow to ripen thick gray-green skin has a highly flavored orange flesh. The flavor is very sweet and will maintain the taste and texture for long after being harvested. Certified Organic. Learn more about our organic seeds.
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 Minnesota Midget is a great little melon for short growing seasons or container gardens! This variety produces an abundance of early ripening mini single serving melons that measure to be 4-6 inches across. This little melon has a deep orange flesh that is succulent, sweet, and delicious down to the rind! Minnesota Midget is the ultimate melon for short-season areas, and the compact plants are ideal for small space or container gardens!
Ambrosia Hybrid Melon is a trusted hybrid that has been relied on for years! This melon is one of the most popular melons for home gardens due to it's luscious salmon-red flesh and juicy, tender, extra-sweet flavor that simply melts in the mouth! These melons have small seed cavities, saving the extra space for more delectable flesh! Ambrosia Hybrid is very prolific and reliable with great tolerance of Powdery Mildew.
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 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!
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.
An old classic, this fruit has slightly oval fruits that are ribbed, heavily netted, and average 4lbs. The flesh is deep orange, thick, firm and juicy and has delicious flavor.
Super Nectar is a great mid-season honeydew with excellent quality. Its smooth dense green flesh produces a savory honeydew flavor. The fruit is round to round-oval in shape. The vine is vigorous and adds good cover and protection from sunburn.
Athena melons are a prized cantaloupe variety known for their exceptional sweetness and vibrant characteristics. Originating from a blend of traditional melon cultivars, Athena melons have become popular for their rich, juicy flavor and reliable performance in gardens. The melons are typically medium to large in size, with a rough, netted orange rind and bright, salmon-colored flesh. Their flavor is renowned for its intense sweetness and aromatic qualities, making them a refreshing choice for salads, desserts, and snacking. Athena melons generally reach 5-6lbs and the plants exhibit a vigorous, sprawling growth habit. They thrive in warm, well-drained soil with plenty of sunlight, producing abundant fruit throughout the growing season. With their delectable taste, attractive appearance, and ease of cultivation, Athena melons are a favorite among gardeners and fruit enthusiasts alike.
The large Honey Dew Stutz Supreme Melon has a fresh taste that can't be beat! This honey dew melon has smooth tan skin with a delicious orange flesh. The honey Dew Stutz Supreme thrives in full sun and requires heat to develop full flavor. This rare melon will keep producing until frost. Certified Organic. Learn more about our organic seeds.
The Sakatas Sweet is a beautiful and sweet oriental melon that grows no bigger than a softball! With a harvest weight of 10-12 ounces, the gray-green skin ripens yellow-green with a soft green flesh that is highly aromatic. This melon is fun to grow and does well on a trellis. After harvest, Sakatas Sweet can be stored for a few weeks. This variety has been grown in the East for centuries and is now making an appearance in American markets. You can eat both this tasty melon's flesh and skin!
The Haogen Melon has thick medium green flesh and a refreshing honey flavor. This smaller sized melon makes it perfect for home gardens and markets. The Haogen is a unique green fleshed melon with yellow and green skin. High yielding, this melon's vines will bear 10 or more fruit! Certified Organic. Learn more about our organic seeds.
