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BigVanVader November 19, 2016 07:00 PM

What melon is this?
 
I need help figuring out a melon I grew years ago. This melon was bought from Park seed I think and I think I remember it being called Crenshaw but looking at pics of Crenshaw melons they don't look anything like it.

It was the size of a cantaloupe. The rind started out almost black and was covered with what I could only describe as hair. After the hair fell off it changed to a lighter green and was ripe shortly after. It was green fleshed and grew well with no care given. The taste was incredible. I am still chasing that flavor and have yet to find as good in any other melon. Any idea what this could have been?

AlittleSalt November 19, 2016 07:12 PM

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The one I thought of is called Sugar Baby [URL]https://bonnieplants.com/product/sugar-baby-watermelon/[/URL]

BigVanVader November 19, 2016 07:26 PM

Thanks Salt but it was green fleshed and in the 2 or 3lb range. The internal seed cavity was just like that of a cantaloupe. Oh and I have grown Sugar Baby, their flavor is nowhere near the intensity of what I had grown.

Jimbotomateo November 19, 2016 07:30 PM

Mystery melon
 
[QUOTE=BigVanVader;600676]Thanks Salt but it was green fleshed and in the 2 or 3lb range. The internal seed cavity was just like that of a cantaloupe. Oh and I have grown Sugar Baby, their flavor is nowhere near the intensity of what I had grown.[/QUOTE]

I'd like some.:lol::lol:

BigVanVader November 19, 2016 07:50 PM

Me too, maybe it was just beginners luck. That was the first year I grew a garden and I just threw stuff all over and picked whatever I could. After looking at Baker Creek it could be this one [url]http://www.rareseeds.com/crenshaw-melon/?F_Sort=10[/url] mine were smaller but that could be because of neglect.

Jimbotomateo November 19, 2016 07:55 PM

Melon midgets
 
[QUOTE=BigVanVader;600678]Me too, maybe it was just beginners luck. That was the first year I grew a garden and I just threw stuff all over and picked whatever I could. After looking at Baker Creek it could be this one [url]http://www.rareseeds.com/crenshaw-melon/?F_Sort=10[/url] mine were smaller but that could be because of neglect.[/QUOTE]

Looks tasty with great reviews .gonna get some and midget okra too!

BigVanVader November 19, 2016 07:58 PM

I still have seeds for the ones I grew. But they are around 10 years old now. I may try the Miracle grow soak and see if I can get any germination. He11 worth a shot right?

Raiquee November 19, 2016 08:00 PM

hmmm, I really searched hard for this one. It obviously is a sort of honeydew like melon, personal size. However the black when first forming is not common. Is it netted at all?

Raiquee November 19, 2016 08:02 PM

Oh, sorry I thought you said it was green fleshed. Yeah then that crenshaw melon is probably what you were thinking! haha.

BigVanVader November 19, 2016 08:06 PM

I remember it as green, but its been a decade and the description says its kinda multicolored flesh so that could certainly be it. I am gonna try to germinate my seeds. Fingers crossed.

Jimbotomateo November 19, 2016 08:09 PM

Heck yeah
 
[QUOTE=BigVanVader;600680]I still have seeds for the ones I grew. But they are around 10 years old now. I may try the Miracle grow soak and see if I can get any germination. He11 worth a shot right?[/QUOTE]

Go for it and good luck. Is that the Carolyn method?:lol::lol::lol:

Raiquee November 19, 2016 08:15 PM

[QUOTE=BigVanVader;600683]I remember it as green, but its been a decade and the description says its kinda multicolored flesh so that could certainly be it. I am gonna try to germinate my seeds. Fingers crossed.[/QUOTE]

My fingers are crossed for you as well!!

BigVanVader November 19, 2016 08:43 PM

[QUOTE=Jimbotomateo;600685]Go for it and good luck. Is that the Carolyn method?:lol::lol::lol:[/QUOTE]

Could be :lol: I just remember reading it somewhere on here. I put 10 seeds in to soak. They are all floating but I think that is expected with 10 year old seed. Not sure, I dont know much about melon seed viability.

BigVanVader November 28, 2016 04:35 PM

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To update: I soaked 10 seeds in miracle grow for 48 hours (was waiting for all of them to sink)then planted in 3' pots with sterile mix on 11/20/16. As of now I have one sprouted! I can't wait to eat these melons again. :D

Marcus1 November 29, 2016 09:15 AM

Could it be Jenny Lind cantaloupe ? A green flesh cantaloupe.


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