The sharlyne melon can be easily identified by the ‘netted’ green rind, that according to some sources ripens to orange, but this particular sharlyne melon was very ripe. About Sharlyne Melon: The difference the colors mentioned above may be due to when they are picked and shipped to market. So, we suggest that when the […]
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Melon, Santa Claus or Christmas
Melon, Santa Claus or Christmas is delicious. About Santa Claus or Christmas Melons: These melons look something like small watermelons, but have distinctive tan colored “stretch lines.” It is best to purchase vine ripened melons, because they taste the best, but they do ripen well on the countertop. When the ends yield to gentle pressure, […]
Persian Melon
Persian melon has a greenish “netted” rind similar to a cantaloupe’s, but may lose its greenish color as it ripens, as in this photo. It is best to purchase vine ripened Persian melons, but they ripen well on the countertop. When the rind yields to gentle pressure or develops slight depressions, the melon is ripe. […]
Melon, Orange Flesh Honeydew
Orange flesh honeydew melon look similar to a regular honeydew, but the rind takes on a light orange or pale coral pink color when ripe. The inner flesh looks similar to a cantaloupe’s. It is best to purchase a vine ripened orange flesh melon, but they do ripen on the counter top. When the rind […]
Melon, Juan Canary
Juan canary melon is oblong shaped and ripen to a bright canary yellow color. About Juan Canary Melon: It is best to purchase a vine ripened melon, as they seem to take a long time to ripen on the countertop. Also vine ripened fruit have the best taste. When fully ripe, they are very aromatic […]
Melon Honey Gold
The first time we saw this honey gold melon was in the supermarket in the summer of 2015. The melon was displayed as golden honeydew, but the label on the melon said it was a honey gold melon. About Honey Gold Melons When we opened the melon the flesh did look and taste like a […]
Melon, Crenshaw
About Crenshaw Melons Crenshaw melons are oblong with a tapered stem end, and sometimes have a blunted opposite end. Some Crenshaw melons have been known to grow as large as watermelons. They have a greenish skin that ripens to a bright yellow. It is always best to purchase a vine ripened Crenshaw melon, but they […]
Melon, Casaba
Melon, Casaba have a bright yellow and somewhat shriveled looking or wrinkled skin, with a flat bottom and tapered stem end. About Casaba Melon Some casabas may be oblong in shape. Casaba melons have a juicy, ivory to slightly pinkish colored inner flesh with a delicate fruity flavor. Casaba melons ripen well on the counter […]
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