‘Minnesota Midget’ is, as its name suggests, a small melon. To improve the ripening of the fruits, drape the vines over a hard surface, like concrete or paving stone, which reflects heat. Melons can be a challenge to grow, so […]
Cucumis melo ( Melon Apple Melon )
‘Melon Apple’, also known as ‘Orange’, ‘Mango’, and ‘Vegetable Orange’, is an heirloom variety of melon which is round. The skin is orange when ripe. It is generally used in cooking rather than eaten raw, and is often used in […]
Cucumis melo ( Marygold Honeydew Melon )
Oval to round, average 3 1/2 lb fruits with green to white extremely sweet flesh. Skin is bright yellow and wrinkled. Mature in 88 days. An annual warm season crop. Plant 1/2 inch deep, 24 inches apart, outdoors in warm […]
Cucumis melo ( Mango Melon )
‘Mango’, also known as ‘Orange’, ‘Vegetable Orange’, and ‘Melon Apple’, is an heirloom variety of melon which is round. The skin is orange when ripe. It is generally used in cooking rather than eaten raw, and is often used in […]
Cucumis melo ( Kazakh Honeydew Melon )
An early melon with white skin that turns yellow upon ripening. Flesh is white, to be eaten fresh, not a good keeper but with incredible taste. Climbs on a trellis well, and produces 1-3 pound fruits. Rare. An annual warm […]
Cucumis melo ( Jenny Lind Melon )
‘Jenny Lind’ is an heirloom variety of melon which is often described as ‘turban shaped’. It is ribbed, with brown-orange skin and green mottling. The flesh is light green, and sweet. Melons can be a challenge to grow, so dependant […]
Cucumis melo ( Italian Honeydew Melon )
A very sweet productive melon with 4-5 pound fruits with classic honeydew flavor. Mature in 90-95 days. Rare. An annual warm season crop. Plant 1/2 inch deep, 24 inches apart, outdoors in warm season areas, with lots of room for […]
Cucumis melo ( Improved Delmonico Melon )
‘Improved Delmonico’ is an heirloom variety, weigning 5 to 6 pounds. The fruit is oval, 8 inches long and 6 inches in diameter. It has a thick rind which is heavily netted, and its flesh is salmon-orange. Melons can be […]
Cucumis melo ( Honey Orange Honeydew Melon )
A honeydew melon that is very sweet, and tender with orange flesh. Fruits are oval to round, about 3 pounds with ivory skin. Early maturing and tolerant of cool weather. An annual warm season crop. Plant 1/2 inch deep, 24 […]
Cucumis melo ( Honey Ice Honeydew Melon )
Thick and tender flesh is white to the palest green. Round fruits, average 3 pounds, with smooth white skin. Early maturing, tolerant of cool conditions and mature in 80 days. An annual warm season crop. Plant 1/2 inch deep, 24 […]