Cantaloupe 'Old-Time Tennessee'

An old favorite of mine. Produces huge, oblong melons that weigh 12-14 lbs. and have a deeply creased rind. Their orange flesh is superio...Read Morer, being loaded with unique fruity undertones and a sweetness not often found in modern melons: High sugar content. Fragile melons are not good keepers but are winners with gourmet foodies. This old Tennessee heirloom was almost lost to modern gardens.

This is one of the giant melons of yesteryear. It is claimed to reach 40 lbs, but the best that I have attained is 23 lbs. It is shaped l...Read Moreike a football with deep creases and a minimum of netting. Both the skin and the flesh are soft making it very susceptible to damage from insects and other critters. It is a very aromatic melon, but taste and texture are mediocre to my palate.