Melon Flavor map

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9 Melon varieties plotted by Flavor map. Colored fields indicate harvest status. Use arrow keys to navigate, Enter for details, and Space to compare.

Earl's FavouriteAndesuQuincyGaliaHoneydewPiel de SapoHamiCharentaisKorean Melon
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Melon story

A melon’s netting marks healed cracks

As a melon expands, its skin can crack and heal into a raised pattern.

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Melon illustration: Many looks, one melon species

Many looks, one melon species

Netted and smooth-rinded melons can belong to the same species despite their different surfaces.

Melon illustration: Cantaloupe is a place name

Cantaloupe is a place name

The cantaloupe name is linked to Cantalupo in Italy.

Melon illustration: Cracks become a net

Cracks become a net

A corky healing layer forms over fine skin cracks while the melon grows.