MELON VARIETIES

CANTALOUPE: This is one of the most popular commerical variety. The orange flesh has an excellent flavor and aroma. "Cantaloupe" is also used to describe a group of melons that are characterized by their round or slightly flat shape with rough wart-like skin. Named after a town called Cantalupa near Rome.

CASABA: This bright yellow melon has a ribbed, wrinkled rind. The flesh is pale and sweet, but does not have a lot of flavor.

CRENSHAW: This melon has delicate thin skin that ranges from green to yellow. The flesh is pink to light orange, with some varieties having green flesh. A good crenshaw is very aromatic and sweet with a slightly creamy flavor.

GALIA: Sweet, with light-green flesh.

HAOGEN: This melon originated from Israel. The skin is yellowish with green stripes and the flesh is green.

HONEYDEWS:The flesh can be light green or orange. It has a good sweet flavor, but not much fragrance.

(GOLDEN HONEYDEW):

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SANTA CLAUS: The rind can range from gold to dark green. When picked ripe, the pale green flesh can be very sweet.

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