Melon Varieties
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Prescott Fond Blanc
$6 - $9
The Prescott Fond Blanc melon, originating from the Provence region in France, is celebrated for its distinctively sweet and fragrant flavor. This variety is known for its pale, almost white flesh and smooth, thin rind. Its taste is exceptionally juicy and aromatic, offering a delicate balance of sweetness with subtle floral notes, making it a delightful and somewhat rare treat in the world of gourmet melons.
Petit Gris de Rennes
$6 - $8
The Petit Gris de Rennes melon, originating from the Rennes region in Brittany, France, is cherished for its unique, rich flavor and aromatic sweetness. This small to medium-sized melon features a distinctive grayish-green, netted skin and vibrant orange flesh that is both juicy and tender. Its taste is exceptionally sweet with complex, honeyed notes, making it a prized delicacy in French cuisine and a delightful treat for melon enthusiasts.
Charentais
$5 - $7
The Charentais melon, originating from the Charente region in southwestern France, is renowned for its exceptional sweetness and aromatic flavor. This small to medium-sized melon features a smooth gray-green rind and vibrant orange flesh. Its taste is characterized by a rich, honey-like sweetness with subtle floral notes, making it a favorite in French cuisine and a sought-after variety for its delectable and juicy texture.
Dae Jang Guem
$3 or 2 for $5
The Dae Jang Guem melon, also known as the Korean melon, is a variety native to Korea, where it is celebrated for its crisp, refreshing taste and mildly sweet flavor. This melon features a bright yellow skin with distinctive white stripes and a pale, juicy interior. Its taste is light, with a subtle honey-like sweetness and a crisp, satisfying texture, making it a popular choice for snacking and in traditional Korean dishes.
$3 or 2 for $5
Jenny Lind
$4 - $5
The Jenny Lind melon, originating from the United States and named after the Swedish opera singer Jenny Lind, is known for its sweet and fragrant flavor. This heirloom variety features a small to medium size, with a pale green skin and orange, juicy flesh. Its taste is exceptionally sweet, with a slightly tangy undertone and a smooth, succulent texture, making it a beloved choice for those seeking a flavorful and historic melon variety.
Golden Jenny
$4 - $5
Not to be confused with the Jenny Lind Melon, the Golden Jenny melon, a variation of the heirloom Jenny Lind melon, originates from the United States and is prized for its sweet and aromatic flavor. This variety is characterized by its golden-yellow skin and vibrant orange flesh. It offers a rich, honeyed sweetness with a smooth, juicy texture, making it a delightful and flavorful choice for melon enthusiasts seeking a unique and tasty fruit.
Japanese Tiger
$4 - $5
The Japanese Tiger, renowned for its striking appearance and exceptional flavor. This melon features a vibrant orange or yellow skin with distinctive dark stripes, resembling a tiger's coat. Its flesh is juicy and sweet, offering a delightful combination of rich, honey-like sweetness and a refreshing, crisp texture. It is celebrated for its aesthetic appeal and delicious taste, making it a prized variety in Japanese cuisine and a sought-after fruit among melon aficionados.
Boule D'Or
$7 - $8
The Boule D'Or, or "Golden Ball," is a French heirloom melon known for its vibrant yellow rind and sweet, aromatic flesh. With a creamy texture and honeyed flavor accented by subtle floral notes, this melon is cherished for its gourmet quality and is a prized choice in French cuisine for its delightful flavor and striking appearance.
Madhu Ras Rajasthan
$4 - $5
Originating from Rajasthan, India, the Madhu Ras melon might be small, but its extraordinary sweetness and rich flavor. Its vibrant orange flesh is succulent and juicy, delivering a delightful burst of honeyed sweetness with each bite. The melon’s aromatic quality enhances its flavor profile, making it a refreshing and indulgent treat.
Pike
$6 - $7
The Pike melon, originating from the United States here in Oregon! It'is known for its unique and delightful flavor. This variety features a smooth, greenish-yellow skin and vibrant orange flesh. Its taste is characterized by a balanced sweetness with subtle, floral notes and a crisp, juicy texture. The Pike melon is appreciated for its refreshing and rich flavor, making it a popular choice among melon enthusiasts seeking a flavorful and distinctive fruit.
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Crenshaw
The Crenshaw melon, a hybrid variety originating from the United States, is celebrated for its exceptionally sweet and rich flavor. This melon features a smooth, yellow to greenish skin with a slightly ribbed texture and vibrant, orange flesh. Its taste is characterized by a honey-like sweetness with a subtle hint of spice, offering a juicy and fragrant eating experience. The Crenshaw melon is prized for its complex flavor and smooth texture, making it a favorite among melon connoisseurs.
Model
The Model melon, originating from California, United States, is known for its exceptional sweetness and smooth texture. This variety features a pale green to yellow skin with a lightly ribbed surface and juicy, orange flesh. Its flavor is rich and honeyed, offering a fragrant and refreshing taste that balances sweetness with a subtle hint of citrus. The Model melon is appreciated for its delicious flavor and tender texture, making it a popular choice for those seeking a high-quality, flavorful
Tuscan
The Tuscan melon, originating from Italy, is renowned for its distinctive, aromatic flavor and appealing texture. Characterized by its rough, netted skin and vibrant orange flesh, this melon offers a sweet and fragrant taste with a juicy, succulent texture. Its flavor is rich and honeyed, with subtle floral notes that capture the essence of Mediterranean warmth. The Tuscan melon is cherished for its gourmet quality and is a favorite in Italian cuisine, making it a delightful and refreshing treat
Tommy Apple
The Tommy Apple melon is native to the state of California, mainly developed in the town of Yuma, Arizona. is known for its distinctive, crisp flavor and appealing texture. It features a smooth, light green skin with subtle ribbing and vibrant orange flesh. The melon offers a refreshing taste with a balanced sweetness and a hint of tartness, reminiscent of apples, which gives it its name. Its juicy, firm texture and aromatic qualities make it a popular choice.
Piel de Sapo
The Piel de Sapo melon, also known as the "Santa Claus" melon, originates from Spain, where it is a popular and cherished variety. Characterized by its distinctive mottled green skin resembling a frog's skin and its bright orange, juicy flesh, this melon offers a sweet, refreshing taste with subtle floral and honeyed notes. Its crisp texture and rich flavor make it a favorite in Spanish cuisine and a delightful treat enjoyed worldwide.
Eindor
The Eindor melon, origin is from the Netherlands, its exceptional sweetness and aromatic flavor. This variety features a smooth, light green skin with a subtle ribbed texture and vibrant orange flesh and delivers a rich, honey-like sweetness with a juicy, tender texture, making it a refreshing and delightful choice for melon enthusiasts. Its quality and flavor reflect the optimal growing conditions of its Dutch origin, where it is cultivated with care to achieve its distinctive taste.
Ananas
The Ananas melon, originating from the Mediterranean region, particularly Spain and Italy, is renowned for its sweet, aromatic flavor with subtle hints of pineapple. This melon features a smooth, yellowish skin, juicy and succulent, vibrant orange flesh, offering a refreshing and tropical taste that makes it a popular choice in Mediterranean cuisine.
Small Persian
The Small Persian melon, originating from Iran, is prized for its exceptionally sweet and aromatic flavor. This variety features a smooth, pale green skin and tender, orange flesh. Its taste is rich and honeyed, with a juicy, refreshing texture, making it a delightful and sought-after fruit in Persian cuisine and beyond.
Crane
The Crane melon, originating from Japan, is known for its sweet, crisp flavor and aromatic qualities. This melon features a smooth, pale green skin with vibrant orange flesh. Its taste is refreshingly sweet with a subtle, honey-like richness, offering a juicy and satisfying eating experience that makes it a popular choice among melon enthusiasts.
Bidwell Casaba
The Bidwell Casaba melon, originating from California, is recognized for its mild, sweet flavor and firm, creamy texture. This heirloom variety features a smooth, pale green to yellow skin and orange flesh that is juicy and slightly floral. Its subtle sweetness and refreshing taste make it a delightful choice for a variety of culinary uses and a favorite among those who appreciate heirloom melons. Massive weighing in anywhere from 11 to 16 pounds.
White Crenshaw
The White Crenshaw melon, a variation of the classic Crenshaw melon, originates from the United States, particularly California. It is prized for its sweet, aromatic flavor with a delicate, honeyed richness and a creamy, juicy texture. Featuring a pale, almost white skin and vibrant orange flesh, this melon offers a refreshing and sophisticated taste experience, making it a sought-after choice among melon connoisseurs.
Tigger
The Tigger melon, originating from Japan, is renowned for its distinctive striped skin and sweet, juicy flavor. With its vibrant orange flesh and striking tiger-like stripes on a greenish skin, it offers a rich, honeyed sweetness and a crisp, refreshing texture. The Tigger melon is celebrated for its unique appearance and delightful taste, making it a popular choice in Japanese cuisine and among melon enthusiasts.
Orange Honeydew
The Orange Honeydew melon, originating from the United States, is known for its exceptionally sweet and fragrant flavor. With its smooth, pale orange skin and vibrant orange flesh, it offers a rich, honeyed sweetness and a juicy, tender texture. This melon is prized for its refreshing taste and vibrant color, making it a popular and delightful choice for both fresh eating and culinary use.
White Lanzhou
The White Lanzhou melon, originating from Lanzhou in China, is known for its crisp texture and subtle sweetness. This honeydew variety features a smooth, pale white skin and pale green to white flesh. Its flavor is mildly sweet and refreshing, with a clean, slightly floral taste that makes it a popular choice in Chinese cuisine and among melon enthusiasts for its unique and delicate profile.
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