What Type of Melon Is the Sweetest? Hami and Crenshaw melons have a reputation for being two of the sweetest varieties out there. The former is said to have a sweeter cantaloupe flavor with more ...

But watching adults’ and children’s faces light up this summer at socially distanced outdoor dinners when they tasted Crenshaw melons and hearing them exclaim, “What is this melon?

These melons have thick walls and hollow centers containing loose seeds and fibers. Muskmelons (cantaloupes), honeydew, crenshaw, casaba and other more obscure melons are included in this genus ...

The Crenshaw melon (left) and the Canary melon are just two of the many melon varieties that will appear in markets this summer. Photo by Alastair Bland. Under the blazing summer sun, they bulge ...

Persian: The Persian melon looks like a large flattened cantaloupe. When ripe, the blossom end is soft and the shell is mauve-ish with netted skin. The flesh is orange. • Crenshaw: Select a ...

Local markets are bursting with a variety of melons including cantaloupe, honeydew and watermelon, along with unique varieties like casaba and crenshaw. Melon season runs through October ...