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?

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 ...