Cantaloupes & Melons

75 days. Cucumis melo. Open Pollinated. Delicious 51 Melon. The plant produces heavy yields of round 4 to 5 lbs cantaloupes with a small seed cavity. It is a popular cantaloupe variety prized for its flavor and reliability in cooler or shorter-season climates. 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. It is 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.

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.

75 days. Cucumis melo. Open Pollinated. Minnesota Midget Melon. The plant produces good yields of small 1 to 1 ½ lb melons. It is a popular melon variety prized for its reliability in northern gardens with shorter growing seasons, space efficiency, early harvest, and excellent flavor in a single-serving size. Performs well in zones with shorter seasons and thrives in heat once established. The melons are very juicy, with orange flesh and 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. Cold Tolerant. Heat Tolerant. Excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 6813. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: FW.