24 Types of Cantaloupe Varieties – Identification Guide
Cantaloupes are a type of melon beloved for their sweet, juicy flesh and distinctive appearance, belonging to the Cucumis melo species within the Cucurbitaceae family, which also includes cucumbers and pumpkins. Often referred to as muskmelons in North America, true cantaloupes—like the European varieties—have a smooth or warty rind without the heavy netting seen on … Read more