General information and discussion about cultivating melons, cucumbers, squash, pumpkins and gourds.
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: 5a - NE Iowa
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I am looking at growing four muskmelons, Cantaloupes specifically, this year and I am looking for some recommendations. I will be ordering from Fedco Seeds and Sandhill Preservations this week.
I have seeds for Hales Best and I am looking at buying Crane. Any other recommendations would be helpful? ** Note: When I was young I remember my grandfather buying truck loads of melons and then I would sell them out by the highway on hot summer days. What fun, really. ![]() thanks, Dean |
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Ontario
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I grew Halona Musk Melons from Fedco Seeds last year. They grew well and the taste was FABULOUS. They weighed 4-5 pounds each.
Linda |
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: MA
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I've yet to try anything that beats Ha'Ogen.
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Edina, MN (Zone 4)
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Minnesota Midget.
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BANNED
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Vista, CA
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Crenshaw and Ambrosia.
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Wisconsin
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I'll second Ha'Ogen and add Petit de Gris de Rennes.
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: North West Wyoming
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Minnesota Midget and Pride of Wisconsin
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: N.C.
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Ambrosia was sooooo sweet for me last year!! Didn't get many because of location but...
Greg |
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Brownville, Ne
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I second Pride of Wisconsin.
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there's two things money can't buy; true love and home grown tomatoes. |
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: kansas
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Crenshaw is the most awesome I have ever grown for flavor it's da bombe
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: 5a - NE Iowa
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Thank you very much for the recommendations!
I'll let you know what I end up growing and the results. Dean |
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Sterling Heights, MI Zone 6a/5b
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I'm growing 4 different ones just to try. Appreciate the recommendations too. I'll try some next year. Ambrosia is mentioned often. These seeds were given to me, so what the hey!
Sakata's Sweet - Asian heirloom Noir des Carmes Creme De La Creme hybrid Charentais HEIRLOOM |
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: 5a - NE Iowa
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Here is what I think I am going to grow for melons this next season:
Cantaloupes: Hales Best Minnesota Midget Petit Gris de Rennes Pride of Wisconsin Rocky Ford Sweet Freckles Crenshaw Others: Amarillo Oro Ananas Cham-ae Piel de Sapo Thank you for recommendations. Dean |
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