Crenshaw Melon
Crenshaw Melon
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Crenshaw Melon is renowned for its extraordinary sweetness, a cross between a casaba melon and a cantaloupe. The juicy, peach-colored flesh carries a delightful touch of peppery heat that makes it truly unique.
At a glance
- Type: heirloom melon
- Heirloom, non-GMO seed
- A cross of casaba melon and cantaloupe
- Peach-colored, juicy flesh
- Known for extraordinary sweetness
- Packet price: $2.00
Best for
- Fresh summer eating
- Fruit salads
- Chilled melon desserts
- Home gardeners wanting an unusual melon
- Warm-season gardens
How to grow
Direct sow or transplant into warm, full-sun soil after frost. Give vines room to spread and steady moisture. Harvest when fruits are fragrant and slip easily from the vine.
Flavor profile
Exceptionally sweet and juicy with a subtle, peppery warmth.
About MIgardener
MIgardener offers heirloom, non-GMO seed varieties at honest prices for home gardeners.
Product facts
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- MIgardener
- Maker based in
- St. Clair, Michigan
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