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Cantaloupe – Banana
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Banana Cantaloupe (A.K.A. Banana Melon)
Days to Maturity: 80–100 Days
Banana Cantaloupe is a heirloom muskmelon prized since the 1800s, known for its long, banana-shaped fruits with smooth yellow skin and sweet, salmon-colored flesh. Compact plants grow just 12–18″ tall and spread 3–6′ wide, yielding melons 16–24″ long with a rich sweetness reminiscent of cantaloupe, touched with a trace of banana and a gentle undertone of warming spice. Rich in vitamins A and C, this heirloom is perfect for fresh eating, smoothies, or a refreshing summer snack!
25 Seeds per pack
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Cantaloupe – Casaba Golden Beauty
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Golden Beauty Casaba Melon (A.K.A. Casaba Fruit, Casaba Golden Beauty)
Days to Maturity 105–115 Days
Golden Beauty Casaba is a heat-loving heirloom melon from the 1920s, prized for its sweet, musky-scented white flesh and golden, wrinkled rind. Oval fruits weigh 6–8 pounds and grow on vigorous 10′ vines. It is a heat tolerant variety, thriving in hot, dry climates with sandy soil. The tough skin helps it store and ship well. These melons don’t slip from the vine, so you can harvest when mature and store until ready. Delicious sliced fresh, in fruit salads, or blended into drinks, it’s a fragrant, delicious treat for late summer!
25 Seeds per pack
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Cantaloupe – Crenshaw
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Crenshaw Cantaloupe
Days to Maturity 110-120 Days
Introduced to U.S. seed catalogs in the 1920s, Crenshaw Melon quickly gained popularity for its rich, honey-sweet flavor and ultra-smooth texture. A late-season favorite, it's prized for its refreshing taste and excellent eating quality. A cross between Casaba and Persian melons, it yields large, pear-shaped fruits with yellow-green skin and deep salmon-orange flesh. Melons typically weighs 6–8 pounds and grows on vigorous vines that thrive in warm, dry climates, often spreading over 10 feet during the season. Its dense rind and firm flesh help it store well after harvest. High in vitamins A and C, Crenshaw is best enjoyed fresh and chilled—a refreshing summer treat for any table!
25 Seeds per pack
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Cantaloupe – Green Nutmeg
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Green Nutmeg Cantaloupe (A.K.A. Nutmeg Melon)
Days to Maturity: 80-85 Days
Green Nutmeg is one of the oldest named melons in American gardens, grown as early as 1811. This heirloom muskmelon produces medium-sized, 2–3 lb. fruits with deeply netted skin, green flesh, and a strong, spicy-sweet aroma. Its vines are manageable, spreading up to 6 feet, and thrive in full sun and rich soil. Remarkably adaptable, Green Nutmeg performs well even in short-season gardens, ripening reliably even with cool nights. Whether grown on the ground or up a trellis, it rewards with flavor and fragrance, making it a standout melon for home growers seeking a easy to grow melon that's packed with sweet, rich flavor.
25 Seeds per pack
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Cantaloupe – Hale’s Best Jumbo
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Hale’s Best Jumbo Cantaloupe (a.k.a. Hale’s Best Original, Hale's Best Jumbo #936, Hale's Jumbo)
Days to Maturity: 85–110 days
Hale’s Best Jumbo is a reliable heirloom melon first introduced in California in the 1920s. It produces large, oval fruits weighing 3–6 pounds, with sweet, juicy salmon-orange flesh and a small seed cavity. The rind is yellow-green, ribbed, and heavily netted. Vines grow 12–18 inches tall and typically spread 3–6 feet or more, making them a good choice for garden beds or raised beds. Known for setting fruit early and producing into the season, this variety also resists common melon diseases. A trusted favorite for over 80 years, it’s perfect for home gardens and small market growers alike!
25 Seeds per pack
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Cantaloupe – Hearts of Gold
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Hearts of Gold Cantaloupe (a.k.a. Hoodoo)
Days to Maturity: 80–90 days
Widely considered the best-tasting heirloom cantaloupe, Hearts of Gold is known for its rich flavor, juicy texture, and deep orange flesh. First released around 1895 by Roland Morrill of Benton Harbor, Michigan, it became a Midwest favorite and later gained fame in Fallon, Nevada, where it fueled a melon boom and inspired a still-running festival. Vines are vigorous and sprawling, growing 6–10 feet long and 12–18″ tall, with high yields and natural rust and blight resistance. The melons are nearly round and weigh 2–4 pounds, with a heavily netted, medium-ribbed rind, thin skin, and small seed cavity. Whether sliced fresh or served in desserts, Hearts of Gold lives up to its name with every bite!
25 Seeds per pack
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Cantaloupe – Honey Rock
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Honey Rock Cantaloupe (A.K.A. Sugar Rock)
Days to Maturity: 80-88 days
Honey Rock is a 1925 heirloom cantaloupe bred by Michigan State University and the USDA. A 1933 AAS winner, it’s known for its sweet, tender salmon-orange flesh and classic cantaloupe flavor. Fruits are compact and nearly round, weighing 3–4 pounds with a tough, netted rind. Vines grow 12–18″ tall, spread up to 6 feet, and typically yield 5–7 melons per plant. Especially suited to Northern gardens, Honey Rock is productive, manageable, and resistant to Fusarium Wilt. A top choice for home growers seeking that old-fashioned melon flavor!
25 Seeds per pack
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Cantaloupe – Honeydew Green Flesh
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Honeydew Green Flesh Melon (A.K.A. Honeydew, Green-Fleshed Honeydew, White Antibes Winter, Winter Melon)
Days to Maturity: 100–115 Days
Honeydew Green Flesh is a classic heirloom melon brought to the U.S. around 1911. Known for its creamy-white rind and firm, lime-green flesh, it offers rich, honeyed sweetness with hints of apple and cucumber. Vines produce smooth, creamy-white melons weighing 3–6 pounds each, typically 7–9 inches long and 5–6 inches in diameter, and thrive in warm, sunny conditions. One of the sweetest melons you can grow, it’s best suited to the South or Southwest but can do well elsewhere with the proper care. A garden favorite packed with vitamins A, C, and K—perfect for fresh eating on hot summer days!
25 Seeds per pack
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Cantaloupe – Honeydew Orange Flesh
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Orange Flesh Honeydew Melon (A.K.A. Orange-Fleshed Honeydew)
Days to Maturity: 100–105 days
This heirloom was likely introduced in 1929 by Aggeler & Musser as a stabilized cross between ‘Green Flesh Honeydew’ and ‘Tip Top’, combining the best of both honeydew and cantaloupe, with sweet, fragrant flesh and a bright orange color. The smooth, creamy-white melons grow 7–9″ long, weigh 3–6 pounds, and are perfect for fresh eating, fruit salads, or drinks. The trailing vines thrive in full sun and warm conditions, spreading 3–4′ wide and grow to heights of 12 - 36". Rich in vitamin C and a good source of vitamin A, it's a beautiful and tasty summer favorite for any garden!
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