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06.08.2024 - 13:46 / gardenerspath.com / Kristina HicksHamblin
33 of the Best Melon Varieties
When you grow your own melons at home, you get to choose from a delicious array of options.
If you think you don’t have the right conditions to grow these fruits, or have been underwhelmed by melons in the past, maybe it’s time to consider some new varieties.
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I’m going to provide you with a selection of sweet and delicious melons that will please many different palates, including cultivars adapted to a variety of climates.
Maybe you’re looking for a melon that will tolerate cool nights – or one for hot and humid weather?
Perhaps you’re looking for a small-fruited cultivar to grow on a trellis – or maybe you want to take advantage of your long growing season to grow larger fruits?
Whether you prefer tropical flavors or notes of warming spice, and a crisp or meltingly soft texture, I bet you’ll find a variety or two among this selection that will not only work in your garden but also tempt your tastebuds.
If you’re not yet convinced, let me divulge something here: I come from the other side.
I spent half my life avoiding melon because every time I tasted a chunk of honeydew or cantaloupe, it was always dull and bland – all texture, and no taste.
It wasn’t until a return flight from a vacation in Hawaii that I learned that melons could actually be delectable. What a surprise – and it came in the most unexpected form – airplane food.
This realization changed my perspective on these fruits, and ever since I’ve been on a quest for melon bliss. The good news is you don’t have to wait for that once-in-a-lifetime Hawaiian vacation to taste amazing melons.
Since that revelatory moment at
Brace yourself for a flurry of fun with this roundup of the best snow puns and snow jokes!
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