The most droolworthy melon

 

Which is the best melon that you have grown in terms of intensity and
quality of flavour, and sweetness?  We have to get down to specific
cultivars and if possible the source of the seeds, just saying "rockmelon"
is not helpful.

David

 

Years ago I grew a yellow fleshed watermelon called "Yellow Doll" that was
wonderful. I think the seed came from Parks. I can't grow melons or 'lopes
at my present location so I don't try any more. If you can grow watermelons
give "Yellow Doll" a try.
Steve

 




    Define "melon". As a rule, begrudging them the space, I don't grow
melons but, when I do, it's a fairly thrifty, small watermelon called
"Sugar Baby". It's a "for-two" sized, nearly spherical, dark-skinned,
thin-rinded, near-seedless jewel that, when properly left to fully
ripen, is aptly named and has a good flavor, too. Yes, I know Americans
misspell "flavour" but there's none for it except to continue the
tradition. Can't help with the seed source.They're dirt common in the
'States but dunno about elsewhere on this Earth. I don't see them on
either T&M site.
--
the Balvenieman
USDA zone 9b, peninsular Florida, U.S.A.

 

balvenieman@invalid.net wrote:

Cucumis melo, Citrullus lanatus

As a rule, begrudging them the space, I don't grow

 




    My thanks to you. I didn't know whether you meant "watermelon",
"honeydew", "cantaloupe" (AKA "muskmelon"), etc.