Cantaloupe Hybrids

Eastern shipper that promotes improved hold ability and storage – has firmer flesh and a smaller cavity. Netting is consistent and refined Suited to main-late season plantings in the southeast and main season plantings in the Midwest and Northeast. Cotton aphid resistant.

Firm flesh and good sweetness results in a melon that is excellent for shipping. Fruit can stay on the vine without softening.

Firm flesh and good sweetness results in a melon that is excellent for shipping. Fruit can stay on the vine without softening.

Firm flesh and good sweetness results in a melon that is excellent for shipping. Fruit can stay on the vine without softening.

Excellent interior quality for fresh market appeal and firm flesh for shipping. Produces consistently high sugar; holds sweetness well. Strong vines lend adaptability.  Shows uniformity in size and shape.

This is the largest melon we list and size is consistent. Netting is complete and attractive; interior color is dark. Flavor balances sweet and musky tastes.

Popular long shelf life harper for shipping, slightly aromatic with consistently high brix 12% or more.  Does not slip when mature.

Extended shelf life melon that blends harper traits with western shipper traits.  Fruit rind will turn tan when mature and will slip from vine like an eastern shipper.  Performs best in early segments.  Shelf life improved over standard western shipper.

Extended shelf life melon with excellent firmness that helps promote increased field holding ability and shelf life. Damaris has a refined net and dark interior color. Harvest like eastern shippers. Damaris will pick 3 to 4 times.