Cantaloupe 'Banana'

My brother gave me these seeds so I planted them even though we are having an extreme drought. I am so glad I did because they have been...Read More very prolific. My family has even enjoyed the flavor, may be due to having nothing to compare it to this year. All other melons succumbed to record breaking conditions, too many days over 100 degrees, high winds, and no rain but these kept on producing. I will plant these again because they don't have to be pampered to produce well.

It's the only cantaloupe I grow every year.
It's more likely to put out a crop in the poor, heavy soils of NW Arkansas than other ...Read Morevarieties I've tried.
I agree with Farmerdill that the taste and texture are a bit different.
But I really prefer that difference over other varieties.
Grows well. Tastes good. It's a winner for me.

As a child growing up on a fram in Brunswick county (Ocean Island) I can remember my parents growing 'Banana' and it was yellow and sweet.

An antique novelty that dates into the 19th century. It grows a 4 -5 lb. banana shaped melon. Flesh is pink/salmon with a smooth texture....Read More Grows well. In 60 years I have not found anyone who likes the flavor, which is somewhat sweet but also has a mild cucumber flavor. Maybe an early version of a cuculoupe as it has somewhat the shape and growth habits of the Armenian cucucumber