Unique varieties to try

Prime melon season is July through September. Be sure to sample these delicious varieites this season!

Clockwise, from left:

• Ha-ogen: Chin-drippingly juicy, with slightly savory, tropical flavors and pale green flesh.
• Tuscan: Earthy, clean flavor with hints of cucumber. Rich, amber-colored flesh.
• Canary: Dense green flesh with a sweet flavor that’s musky in a good way, like grapes.
• Moon and stars: Bright to pinkish- red flesh and a sweet-tart flavor.
• Charentais: Deep orange and juicy, with a flowery aroma.
• Mickey Lee: Red flesh with a clean taste and slightly grainy texture.
• Ha-ogen (pictured again).
• Crimson Sweet: Crisp, sweet, and mild, with medium red flesh.
• Canary (pictured again).
• Yellow Doll: Yellow flesh; slightly tart.