Basic Types
- Ananas. Originally from the Middle East, the ananas are a muskmelon variety with an oval shape and a netted rind similar to that of a Cantaloupe. ...
- Apollo. ...
- Autumn Sweet Melon. ...
- Bailan Melon. ...
- Banana Melon. ...
- Bitter Melon. ...
- Canary Melon. ...
- Camouflage Melon.
- Can you plant different types of melons together?
- Which melons are easiest to grow?
- How many varieties of melon are there?
- What is the sweetest variety of melon?
- Can I plant cucumbers next to melons?
- Can you plant tomatoes and melons together?
- How do melons grow successfully?
- Can melons grow in pots?
- What are the smallest melons?
- What are the three types of melon?
- What is the yellow skinned melon called?
- Which melon is best for you?
Can you plant different types of melons together?
One of the most frequently asked questions we get is “Can I plant cucumbers, melons and squash together?” The answer is an absolute yes, and no. Here's why. These are all members of the Cucurbit family, and as such they suffer from the same pests and diseases.
Which melons are easiest to grow?
Watermelons tend to be the easiest melons to grow in organic gardens because of their pest and disease resistance. American cantaloupes, properly called muskmelons because of their fruity fragrance, produce 75 to 85 days after planting.
How many varieties of melon are there?
Melons have been around since 2000 years B.C. when the Egyptians cultivated them. So you can expect in that span of time, that there will be different variations of this fruit with each passing civilization and culture that cultivated it. So far, we have found 38 distinct types.
What is the sweetest variety of melon?
A ripe honeydew is the sweetest of all the melons.
Can I plant cucumbers next to melons?
Cucumber plants and melon plants are both vining produce that sprawl out across the ground, and they both suffer from many of the same pests. Planting cucumbers and melons next to one another can attract pests in even greater numbers. Potatoes.
Can you plant tomatoes and melons together?
Melons require plenty of space for their vining growth. ... Warm-season plants like tomatoes and melons thrive together with the same temperature, sun, nutrition and water needs, but they require generous spacing for growth. Plant these crops at the same time, and with the same considerations.
How do melons grow successfully?
For best performance, plant melons in hot, sunny locations with fertile, well drained soils. Plant melon seeds 1 week to 10 days before the last spring frost date. Watermelon and honeydew are more cold-sensitive than cantaloupe. Melons will not all ripen at the same time, so plan to pick them as they become ready.
Can melons grow in pots?
While you can grow full-size melons in containers, you'll get the best results with dwarf cultivars that produce smaller fruits and shorter vines.
What are the smallest melons?
Sprite. The Sprite melon's name says it all. Its honeydew fruits are small, just about 4 inches across, and weigh about a pound. But while they look tiny when compared to other melons, these small melons pack huge flavor into their petite packages.
What are the three types of melon?
13 Types of Melons
- Watermelon – Citrullus lanatus. ...
- Cantaloupe – Cucumis melo var. ...
- Armenian Cucumber – Cucumis melo var. ...
- Galia Melon – Cucumis melo var. ...
- Canary Melon – Cucumis melo var. ...
- Winter Melon – Benincasa hispida. ...
- Snap Melon – Cucumis melo momordica. ...
- Honeydew Melon – Cucumis melo var.
What is the yellow skinned melon called?
The Canary melon has bright smooth yellow skin, an oval elongated shape, and has a mildly sweet taste. The name of this type of melon comes from the fact that the yellow skin resembles the canary bird.
Which melon is best for you?
NUTRITIONAL VALUE
A cup of honeydew has 60 calories, 51 percent vitamin C daily value and 11 percent of potassium. Honeydew also contains some fiber, folate and vitamin B6. Watermelon contains the least amount of calories, coming in at 46 calories per one-cup serving.
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