Cantaloupes & Melons

100 days. Cucumis melo. Open Pollinated. Amarillo Oro Melon. The plant produces good yields of 3 ½ to 5 lb golden-yellow oblong melons and can reach 15 lbs. It has creamy white, sweet flesh. A winter-type melon that is a good shipper. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, AMES 13306. A pre-1870 heirloom variety from Spain.

86 days. Cucumis melo. (F1) Ambrosia Cantaloupe. The plant produces high yields of 4 ½ to 5 lb round cantaloupes. The melon is recognized as one of the best tasting melons. These eastern type melons have a terrific extra sweet flavor and peach colored flesh. It has a nectarous aroma and is very juicy. Melons have small seed cavities. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: DM, PM.

90 days. Cucumis melo. Open Pollinated. Amish Melon. The plant produces high yields of 4 to 7 lb cantaloupes. The sweet orange flesh is very juicy and has a muskmelon flavor. It does well in most regions of the United States, even in extreme heat. Heat Tolerant. An excellent choice for home gardens. An heirloom variety from the Amish community.

90 days. Cucumis melo. Open Pollinated. Ananas Melon. The plant produces good yields of 5 lb cantaloupes. The flesh is creamy white, juicy, and very flavorful. It has a lovely scent with a hint of pineapple. One of the best tasting muskmelons. Excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, AMES 18728. An 1800s heirloom from France.

60 days. Cucumis melo. (F1) Aspire Melon. This early maturing produces good yields of 2 lb pale green cantaloupes with dark green strips. This Charentais type melon has deep rich orange flesh and has extra sweet and superb flavor. Perfect when served in halves. Melon has a very small seed cavity. Suitable for containers as vines are only 28 to 30" long. Excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. A variety from the USA.

90 days. Cucumis melo. Open Pollinated. Banana Melon. The plant produces good yields of 5 to 8 lb melons with yellow skin. The banana-shaped melons are 4" wide by 24" long. The orange flesh is very juicy and sweet, with a banana flavor and a pineapple aroma. Excellent as a dessert or snack, but also great with salads, salsas, entrees, and drinks. Excellent choice for home gardens and specialty market growers. An heirloom variety dating back to 1885. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 2888. A variety from the USA.

90 days. Cucumis melo. Open Pollinated. Casaba Golden Beauty Melon. The plant produces good yields of 6 to 8 lb golden cantaloupes with dark green mottling. It is a popular heirloom melon variety dating back to the 1920s, known for its attractive golden-yellow wrinkled rind, creamy white flesh, and excellent storage qualities. The melon has white, very sweet flesh. Stores well. It does well in hot, dry climates. Drought Tolerant. Heat Tolerant. Excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 8514. An heirloom variety from the USA.

90 days. Cucumis melo. Open Pollinated. Charentais Melon. The plant produces good yields of 2 to 3 lb smooth cantaloupes with light grey green skin that matures to a creamy yellow. It has a bright orange flesh, a super sweet, rich flavor, and is very fragrant. These melons are top sellers at specialty markets. It is considered by many to be the most divine and flavorful melon in the world. An excellent choice for home gardens and specialty market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 315407. A 1920s heirloom variety from the Poitou-Charentes region of France.

90 days. Cucumis melo. Open Pollinated. Charlynne Melon. The plant produces good yields of 4 lb size melons. Melons turn light orange when ripe. The white flesh is creamy, sweet, aromatic, soft, and juicy. Excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. A variety from the Mediterranean Sea region.

112 days. Cucumis melo. Open Pollinated. Crenshaw Melon. The plant produces heavy yields of large 6 to 10 lb semi-oval shaped melons that mature to a yellowish green. It has a salmon-pink flesh that has a superb honey sweet flavor. This variety is best grown in warmer regions with dry climates. Heat Tolerant. Drought Tolerant. Also known as Golden Crenshaw Melon. Excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 5647. A 1929 heirloom variety from the USA.

75 days. Cucumis melo. Open Pollinated. Delicious 51 Melon. The plant produces heavy yields of round cantaloupes with a small seed cavity. The average weight is 4 to 5 lbs. Melons have juicy, deep orange flesh, are very sweet, with a creamy texture, and a strong flavor. This reliable early melon ripens quickly. It holds well for market growers and storage. The best open pollinated melon available for cool climates. Cold Tolerant. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. Developed in 1954 by Dr. Henry M. Munger, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 5648. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: FW, PM.

90 days. Cucumis melo. Open Pollinated. Early Valencia Melon. The plant produces good yields of melons with dark green skin. It has the shape of a coconut. The flesh is white and sweet. Good storage keeps for 4 months. Excellent choice for home gardens. An heirloom variety dating back to the 1830s and thought to come from Italy.

86 days. Cucumis melo. Open Pollinated. Edisto 47 Melon. The plant produces good yields of 4 ½ lb size cantaloupes. Its deep salmon flesh is juicy and very delicious. Excellent for hot, humid conditions and a popular variety for the Southern states. Heat Tolerant. High Humidity Tolerant. Excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. Developed at Clemson University, Blackville, South Carolina, USA. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 34600. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: ALS, DM, PM.

83 days. Cucumis melo. Open Pollinated. Golden Delicious Melon. The plant produces good yields of 2 to 3 lb melons. This deep salmon flesh is rich in flavor and very sweet. Excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: FW.

80 days. Cucumis melo. (F1) Gurney's Giant Melon. This early-maturing plant produces good yields of giant, flavorful 18 lb cantaloupes. The cantaloupes ripen in August. It has deep orange flesh that is extremely sweet. Great for fruit salads and picnics. Try growing a Giant Cantaloupe in your home garden. A variety from the USA.

85 days. Cucumis melo. Open Pollinated. Hale's Best Jumbo Melon. The plant produces good yields of 3 ½ to 5 lb sweet cantaloupes. The outer skin is tan to beige in color, while its inner flesh is creamy salmon orange and very sweet. One of the finest all around cantaloupes available today. Stores well. This variety tolerates drought well. Drought Tolerant. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. A 1920s heirloom variety developed in California, USA. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 53717. A variety from the USA.

85 days. Cucumis melo. Open Pollinated. Healy's Pride Melon. The plant produces high yields of 10 to 15 lb melons. This quality melon has orange flesh and the old-time sweet muskmelon flavor. Suitable for the Midwest region of the United States. Excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 6432. A 1952 heirloom variety developed by Elmer James Healy of Saint Francisville, Illinois, USA.

92 days. Cucumis melo. Open Pollinated. Hearts of Gold Melon. The plant produces good yields of 3 to 5 lb cantaloupes. The deep orange flesh is very flavorful and sweet. Try this variety at least once! This melon was developed by Roland Morrill in 1895 and granted a trademark on December 15, 1914. Hearts of Gold is an excellent melon and became the most popular variety grown for market in the entire Midwest in the 1930s. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 5671. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: ALS.

82 days. Cucumis melo. Open Pollinated. Honey Rock Melon. The plant produces 5 to 7 lb cantaloupes with green skin. This early variety has a thick, firm, deep salmon-orange flesh that is incredibly sweet and juicy. Great for cooler climate regions. Excellent choice for home gardens. A 1920 heirloom variety developed by Michigan State University for markets in the Northeastern US and Canada. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 8516. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: FW.

115 days. Cucumis melo. Open Pollinated. Honeydew Green Melon. The plant produces high yields of 5 to 6 lb pale green to ivory gold cantaloupes. There are three varieties of honeydew: green, gold, and orange-fleshed. The melons have juicy, lime-green flesh that is very sweet and has a superb aroma. Try growing the orange variety too for a splendid fruit salad. Grows well everywhere, even on the Pacific Coast. Store well. Excellent shipper variety. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. An heirloom variety introduced into the USA in the 1900s. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 5676. A variety from Egypt.

115 days. Cucumis melo. Open Pollinated. Honeydew Orange Melon. The plant produces high yields of 6 lb cantaloupes with creamy white to pale yellow-green skin. The melons have a light orange flesh and are juicy with a honey sweet melon flavor. There are three varieties of honeydews: green, gold, and orange flesh. Try growing the green variety too for a splendid fruit salad. Unlike many other melons, the Orange Honey Dew will continue to ripen after being picked from the vine. Grows well everywhere. Excellent shipper variety. Excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. A variety from Egypt.

83 days. Cucumis melo. Open Pollinated. Imperial 45 Melon. The plant produces heavy yields of cantaloupes. They are very sweet and have deep orange flesh. Keeps well. Good shipper. Developed for hot and humid regions. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 5683. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: PM.

80 days. Cucumis melo. Open Pollinated. Iroquois Melon. This early maturing variety produces good yields of 5 to 7 lb melons with gray green skin. They have deep orange flesh. Good shipper. It is known for being the first melon resistant to Fusarium Wilt. Does well in midwestern and northeastern US and eastern Canada. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. Developed in 1944 by Dr. Henry M. Munger at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, USA. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 5684. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant. FW.

80 days. Cucumis melo. Open Pollinated. Jenny Lind Melon. The plant produces good yields of 1 to 2 lb melons. The turban shaped melon has creamy lime green flesh, which is juicy and delightfully sweet. No cracking when ripe. Excellent choice for home gardens and specialty market growers. An 1840s heirloom variety from the Philadelphia markets that was named after a popular singer of that era, Jenny Lind, known as the Swedish Nightingale. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 27920. A variety from the USA.

120 days. Cucumis metuliferus. Open Pollinated. Kiwano Melon. Also known as African Horned Melons and Jelly Melons. The plant produces good yields of thorny oval bright orange fruits that are filled with greenish gold gel. The plants have hairy leaves and stems and produce 6 to 9" long melons. It has the tart flavor of pomegranate and citrus, a combination of banana, melon, and cucumber flavors! They are very healthy too, full of vitamins A, B, and C as well as essential minerals like calcium, potassium, magnesium, and phosphorus. Also rich in antioxidants, which is always a plus! Grown for garnishes and are excellent decorative fruit. A gourmet variety sold at specialty markets. Vines are excellent climbers and are best when grown on a trellis. Grows best in hot climates. Resistant to Melon Aphids and Greenhouse White Flies. Drought Tolerant. An heirloom variety originated from the Kalahari Desert in Africa. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, AMES 19146. A variety from South Africa. Disease Resistant: N, PM.

115 days. Cucumis melo. Open Pollinated. Late Valencia Melon. The plant produces good yields of melons with dark green skin. It has the shape of a coconut. The flesh is white and sweet. Good storage keeps for 4 months. Excellent choice for home gardens. Similar to the Malta Melon grown by Jefferson in the gardens at Monticello. An heirloom variety dating back to the 1830s and thought to come from Italy.

90 days. Cucumis melo. Open Pollinated. Mainstream Melon. The plant produces good yields of 3 to 4 lb cantaloupes. The cantaloupes have bright orange flesh. The taste is superior to other varieties. It is rated by many as one of the best-tasting cantaloupes of all time. It is said to be resistant to cucumber beetles. This variety does well in wet or humid conditions. It has excellent storage and shipping capability. Excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: DM, PM.

85 days. Cucumis melo. Open Pollinated. Mildew Resistant No 45 Melon. The plant produces good yields of 4 to 5 lb cantaloupes. The cantaloupes have thick salmon flesh that is very favorable. This is one of the best long-distance shipping varieties. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 62201. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: PM.

75 days. Cucumis melo. Open Pollinated. Minnesota Midget Melon. The plant produces good yields of small 1 to 1 ½ lb melons. The melons are very juicy and have orange flesh with high sugar content. These compact plants are ideal for small gardens or containers. An excellent choice for Northern gardeners. An heirloom variety that was developed in 1948 by the University of Minnesota to accommodate shorter growing seasons and cool regions. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 6813. a variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: FW.

77 days. Cucumis melo. (F1) Napoli Melon. This early-maturing plant produces good yields of 3 to 3½ lb melons. It has bright orange flesh, a tight, compact cavity, and a fantastic flavor. The plant has vigorous vines for providing fruit protection. Excellent shipper. Excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: FW, PM.

110 days. Cucumis melo. Open Pollinated. North Carolina Giant Melon. The plant produces giant 20 to 70 lb cantaloupes. The orange flesh is very flavorful and sweet. This is a Giant Cantaloupe from North Carolina. Try growing a world record-sized cantaloupe in your backyard. An excellent choice for home gardens. A rare variety from the USA.

80 days. Cucumis melo. Open Pollinated. Ogen Israel Melon. The plant produces heavy yields of 3 to 4 lb melons with pale yellow skins and streaks of green. The melons have pale green flesh. It has exceptional taste, is very sweet, and is very fragrant. It will grow in just about any climate. The crack resistant fruits are perfect for the farmer's market. Crack Resistant. Excellent choice for home gardens and specialty market growers. Also known as Ha'ogen Melon. It is thought to have originated from Israel but may be an old heirloom from Hungary.

95 days. Cucumis melo. Open Pollinated. Old Original Israel Melon. The plant produces good yields of 7 to 8 lb melons with yellow skin. The melons have delicious, creamy flesh and are very sweet. Very aromatic. The melons are ripe when the rind changes from a pale yellow orange green to a solid bright yellow. Excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. A rare variety from Israel.

85 days. Cucumis melo. (F1) Orange Sherbet Melon. The plant produces good yields of 7 to 9 lb cantaloupes. This high-quality gourmet melon has very flavorful, bright orange flesh. Very aromatic. It is generally considered one of the best cantaloupes available. Excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: PM, FW, WMV.

Passport Melons

110 days. Cucumis melo. Open Pollinated. Piel de Sapo Melon. The plant produces high yields of 6 to 9 lb melons with green and yellow skin. The flesh is a creamy white with a tint of green and yellow color. It is very aromatic, very sweet, and very juicy. This Ananas melon has a pineapple-like flavor. Stores well. Excellent shipper. Does well in hot and dry climates. Also known as Sharlyn Melon. Excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 518444. An heirloom variety from Spain.

86 days. Cucumis melo. Open Pollinated. Planter's Jumbo Melon. The plant produces good yields of giant 4 to 5 lb cantaloupes. The flesh is deep orange, very juicy, and sweet. It does well in drought- and high-rainfall areas. Excellent shipper. Drought Tolerant. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. Developed in 1954 by the South Carolina Agricultural Experimental Station, Clemson, South Carolina, USA. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 74171. Disease Resistant: DM, PM.

90 days. Cucumis melo. Open Pollinated. Rocky Ford Melon. The plant produces high yields of 2 to 3 lb of cantaloupes. The green flesh is sweet with a spicy, distinct flavor. The dark green skin turns yellow bronze when ripe. This variety does well in the Southern states. Stores well. Excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. Also known as Eden's Gem. An heirloom variety dating back to 1887. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 5700. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: R.

100 days. Cucumis melo. Open Pollinated. Rugoso di Cosenza Giallo Melon. The plant produces good yields of 4 to 6 lb yellow oval-shaped melons. The flesh is light, pale green, and very sweet, creamy, juicy, and tasty. Excellent for desserts, fruit salads, cold soups, and smoothies. Great for field or greenhouse production. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. A variety from Italy.

90 days. Cucumis melo. Open Pollinated. Sierra Gold Melon. The plant produces good yields of 3 to 4 lb cantaloupes. This variety has a sweet and juicy salmon colored flesh. It has superb flavor. Perfect when served in halves. Melon has a very small seed cavity. High with Vitamins A, B, and C. Excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 5704. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: PM.

100 days. Cucumis melo. Open Pollinated. Tam Dew Improved Melon. The plant produces good yields of 4 to 5 lb melons with ivory green skin. The melons have deep green flesh that is very favorable. It has a superb Honeydew flavor. The skin turns ivory when mature. Perfect for breakfast or fruit salads. Good shipper variety. Excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. Developed by Texas A&M. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 78369. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: DM, PM.

110 days. Cucumis melo. Open Pollinated. Tendral Verde Tardif Melon. The plant produces good yields of melons with dark green skin. It has sweet white flesh. One of the best tasting melons. Excellent choice for home gardens. An heirloom variety from Spain. United States Department of Agriculture, AMES 13324. A rare variety from Spain.

90 days. Cucumis melo. Open Pollinated. Tigger Melon. The plant produces heavy yields of 1 lb melons with yellow with brilliant zigzagging fire red stripes. The melon has ivory-white flesh. It has a rich melon flavor without being overly sweet. Very fragrant. It does well in dry conditions. Drought Tolerant. An excellent choice for home gardens. An heirloom variety from Armenia.

90 days. Cucumis melo. Open Pollinated. Top Mark Melon. The plant produces good yields of 3 to 4 lb melons. The flesh is very thick, firm, and deep salmon color. It has a small seed cavity. It is one of the two best West Coast cantaloupe varieties. Excellent shipper. Tolerates hot, dry climates. It does well in the southern and southwestern regions of the United States. Heat Tolerant. Drought Tolerant. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. An heirloom variety. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 30032. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: ALS, DM, PM, PRSV, S, WMV.

Uvalde Melon is a premium garden variety offering strong growth, dependable performance, and quality harvests for home gardeners.

80 days. Cucumis melo. Open Pollinated. Vine Peach Melon. The plant produces high yields of baseball sized cantaloupes. The melon has yellow skin and resembles a peach. The flesh is white and has a flavor and texture like a mango. It has a delightful aroma, a couple of vine peaches in a bowl will perfume the room with peaches and mangoes scent. The melons are the same size and color as tree peaches. Vine Peaches make excellent preserves, pies, butter, and pickles. They are grown just like the cantaloupes and muskmelons. Drought Tolerant. Excellent choice for home gardens. Also known as Mango Melon. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 5768. Introduced in the United States in the 1880s. An heirloom variety from China.

100 days. Cucumis melo. Open Pollinated. Yellow Canary Melon. The plant produces good yields of 4 to 6 lb yellow melons. The flesh is white pale green and is very sweet. A great addition to any fruit salad. Stores well. Excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. Also known as San Juan Canary Melon, Spanish Melon, Jaune des Canaries Melon, and Huane de Canaria Melon. A variety from Spain.