‘Netted Gem’, also known as ‘Emerald Gem’ is an heirloom variety of melon generally weighing 3 pounds, with a globular shape. The melon is ribbed evenly, and the greenish skin has fine netting. The flesh is pale orange in color, […]
Cucumis melo ( Muskmelon )
One of the earliest canteloupe varieties in maritime Washington field trials, mature in 68-70 days. An annual warm season crop. Plant 1/2 inch deep, 24 inches apart, outdoors in warm season areas, with lots of room for the vines to […]
Cucumis melo ( Murray’s Pineapple Melon )
‘Murray’s Pineapple’ is an heirloom variety of melon. The vines are heavy yielders, each producing 6 to 8 melons from 4-6 inches in diameter. The cultivar comes in two varieties, one red skinned, and one green skinned. Melons can be […]
Cucumis melo ( Montreal Market Melon )
‘Montreal Market’ is an heirloom variety of melon, which, despite its great size, is a good candidate for short-season gardens. The melons generally weigh 9-10 pounds with uniformly green skin and uniform netting. The fruits are prominently ribbed, with each […]
Cucumis melo ( Minnesota Midget Melon )
‘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 […]