‘Fastbreak’ is generally ready for harvest 70 days after sowing. This is a cantaloupe type whose vines produce 6-7, 5 pound fruits each. Melons can be a challenge to grow, so dependant are they on good soil and hot weather. […]
Cucumis melo ( Emerald Gem Melon )
‘Emerald Gem’, also known as ‘Netted 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 ( Early Christiana Melon )
‘Early Christiana’ is an heirloom variety of melon. The fruit is globular, but slightly flattened on the stem and blossom ends, giving it a vaguely apple-shaped appearance. The fruits are 2-2.5 pounds. The skin is greenish brown, with mottling of […]
Cucumis melo ( Earligold Melon )
It is a cantaloupe type. Melons can be a challenge to grow, so dependant are they on good soil and hot weather. They can be difficult to grow outside the region in which they were developed. Starting them in pots […]
Cucumis melo ( Earlidew Melon )
‘Earlidew’ is a honeydew type. This is an early maturing variety which does well in areas with short growing seasons. Skin is yellow, and the flesh is pale green, moist, and sweet. Melons can be a challenge to grow, so […]
Cucumis melo ( Delmonico Melon )
‘Delmonico’ is an heirloom variety, weigning 4 to 5 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 a […]
Cucumis melo ( Crete Honeydew Melon )
Very sweet honeydew melon with a thickly netted skin, and pale green flesh. Fruit is 2 1/2 lbs and has good disease tolerance. Can be grown in the greenhouse or field cultivated. Mature in 88 days. An annual warm season […]
Cucumis melo ( CommonName Not Available )
Melons can be a challenge to grow, so dependant are they on good soil and hot weather. Starting them in pots can also be useful, as the roots will be less disturbed by transplanting. Vine productivity can be improved by […]
Cucumis melo ( Citron Melon )
‘Citron’, also known as ‘Green Citron’ is an heirloom melon, globular of shape and weighing 2.5-3 pounds. The flesh is yellow-green, and the skin yellow-brown with green mottling. It can be sweet, but is not one of the more flavorful […]
Cucumis melo ( Blenheim Orange Melon )
‘Blenheim Orange’ is an heirloom forcing melon generally grown in greenhouses. It has a thick rind and red-orange flesh which is very fragrant. Generally there are mature fruits on the vine 100 days after planting, making it good for relatively […]