Category: Fruits

The rind of a ripe honeydew will be a bright, creamy yellow color. If it looks particularly green, skip it—it’s probably underripe. Can you eat green melon? Its flesh is light green, while its rind is typically white or yellow. Honeydew is full of vitamins, minerals and other health-promoting plant compounds. Eating this type of […]

Cucamelons. Other Names. Cucamelons are grape-sized fruits that look like Lilliputian watermelons but taste like cucumbers. They are native to Mexico and Central America, where they go by nicknames such as sandita (“little watermelon”) or sandía ratón (“mouse melon”). What plant looks like a mini watermelon? Cucamelons, part of the cucurbit plant family (like watermelon […]

Honey Rock Cantaloupe is an open-pollinated, heirloom cantaloupe variety that was introduced in 1925. Also known as “sugar rock,” Honey Rock Cantaloupe was an AAS winner in 1933 for its sweet, delicious flavor. Fruits average 3-4 lbs with a gray exterior and a mouth-watering, salmon-orange flesh. Is a honey rock melon the same as a […]

Not to say that the smaller melons didn’t taste good or have a pleasing flavor, they just weren’t as rich or complex in flavor as the larger ones. For the absolute best flavor, grow your own watermelons and let them completely ripen on the vine. Do mini watermelons taste different? As of taste, I’ve had […]

The smaller watermelons were bred most likely from their larger relatives. The smaller melons have a great flavor, but maybe this summer try growing a large variety and a smaller variety and taste them yourself. Do mini watermelons taste different? As of taste, I’ve had great luck with the small personal watermelons – I’ve never […]

Growing on three to four foot vines, Minnesota Midget melons are ready to be harvested at full slip when they release completely from their vines. Each vine will produce six to eight melons. As a result of their petite size they are a good candidate for small gardens and container growing. How do you grow […]

Tigger Melons, Cucmis melon, are a smaller heirloom melon that grow up to 1lb. and fit nicely in the palm of your hand. These vibrant colored melons are thought to have first been discovered growing in ancient Armenia, and then through travel and trade, spread to other regions. How long does it take a Tigger […]

The most disease-free melon on the market, ‘Sugar Cube’ is a small, 2–4 lb. melon with a huge taste. Its deep-orange flesh, extremely aromatic bouquet, and long shelf life add to the merriment. When halved, it’s the perfect size for personal portions. What does a sugar cube melon taste like? Sugar Cube melons release a […]

4 inches across. This micro melon is an early heirloom introduced to Minnesota in 1948. Measuring just 4 inches across, they have sweet, orange flesh and are perfect miniature versions of the “classic muskmelon.” Compact, 3-4-foot vines produce good yields of sweet orange orbs. How big do Minnesota midgets get? These super-sweet, softball-size muskmelons grow […]

The Average Size Of Cantaloupe Cantaloupe Diameter Large Around 6 ½ inches Medium Around 5 Inches Small Around 4 ¼ Inches What are small melons? Melons can be termed “minis” if their fruits are small—usually less than 2 pounds each. These mini melons produce vines that are as rowdy as standard-sized cultivars, taking up lots […]

Sprite. The Sprite melon’s name says it all. Its honeydew fruits are small, just about 4 inches across, and weigh about a pound. But while they look tiny when compared to other melons, these small melons pack huge flavor into their petite packages. Are there small melons? Melons can be termed “minis” if their fruits […]

The bright yellow beauty has a smooth rind that wrinkles slightly with ripeness. These special melons can be eaten raw in slices, or enjoyed in salads, smoothies, shakes and sorbets. They may also be cooked through grilling, boiling, baking and more! What can I do with yellow melon? Top 10 Ways to Enjoy Honeydew Melon […]

The Orange-Fleshed honeydew is a hybrid variety of muskmelon created by crossing a green fleshed honeydew with a orange fleshed muskmelon. It has a notably high concentration of beta carotene, making it one of the most Vitamin C dense of honeydew melon varieties. What does an orange Dew melon taste like? These melons have the […]

Unique orange-fleshed honeydew. Unlike typical honeydews which have pale green flesh, Honey Orange’s flesh is pale salmon-orange. Thick, crisp, and honey-sweet, it is delicious to the rind. Medium-size, oval-round melons avg. Is orange honeydew the same as cantaloupe? Although they are closely related, they’re two different fruits. They are both sweet, but their appearance is […]

Honeydew melon and cantaloupe are two popular varieties of melon. Honeydew melon has a smooth, light-colored rind and green flesh, while cantaloupe has a darker, netted rind and orange flesh. Is cantaloupe orange or yellow? Cantaloupe melons (Cucumis melo var. cantalupo) with their netted green and beige skin and deliciously sweet orange flesh are one […]

Pepino Melon has lots of Vitamin A, C, K and also B Vitamins, protein, plus iron and copper, which are essential for a healthy immune system, and calcium for bones, potassium which is needed for relaxing and lowering blood pressure, and Pepino is a good diuretic. Is pepino melon good for high blood pressure? Pepino […]

Both of these summery fruits steal our hearts. Strawberries pack a day’s worth of vitamin C, while watermelon is a delicious way to get a high dose of lycopene. What has more carbs watermelon or strawberries? Watermelon – One half-cup of diced watermelon contains 5.5g of carbs. Watermelon is packed with vitamin A, vitamin C, […]

Heat brings out melons’ sweetness, so make sure to plant them in a location that warms up early in spring and stays hot through the end of September. The south side of a fence or wall is ideal as the structure will absorb heat and light from the sun and reflect it back onto the […]

10 Most Popular Melons in the World Cantaloupe. Meloa de Santa Maria Açores. Santa Maria Island. Cantaloupe. Melon du Haut-Poitou. Poitou-Charentes. Cantaloupe. Melone Mantovano. Cantaloupe. Yubari King Melon. Cantaloupe. Melón de la Mancha. Watermelon. Anguria Reggiana. Melon. Melon de Guadeloupe. Cantaloupe. Barattiere. What is the most popular melon? Three of the most common melons are […]