‘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 […]
Cucumis melo ( Armenian Cucumber Melon )
‘Armenian Cucumber’, also known as ‘Snake’ Melon is one of the oldest available heirlooms, introduced in Italy from Armenia in the 1400’s. It is often mistaken for a cucumber, but will not cross with them. These fruits can grow 3 […]
Cucumis melo ( Anne Arundel Melon )
‘Anne Arundel’ is an heirloom variety. The flavor of the melon is like a honeydew. The melons themselves are green-fleshed and with bright yellow skin when ripe. Melons can be a challenge to grow, so dependant are they on good […]
Cucumis melo ( Alienor Melon )
‘Alienor’ is generally mature 80 days after sowing. It is a round melon with light ribbing and netting. The rind is greenish grey, and the flesh orange. Melons generally weigh two pounds, and vines have heavy yields. Resistant to fusarium. […]
Cucubita melo ( Armenian Cucumber )
‘Armenian’: This slicing cucumber is generally ready for harvest after 70 days. These cukes grow from 2-3 feet long and 2 inches in diameter, but are best eaten when between 12-15 inches long. They are straighter when trellised. Cucumbers are […]