Is Hami melon the same as cantaloupe?

A Hami melon is actually a cultivar of cantaloupe, although it doesn’t look like the cantaloupes we all know and love. Since it’s a cantaloupe, you can tell if it’s ripe for harvest by smell (slightly sweet), and it has firm flesh that gives a little under pressure.

What kind of melon is Hami?

muskmelon
The Hami melon originated in Hami, Xinjiang, China. It belongs to the muskmelon family and looks very similar to a cantaloupe although it is oblong instead of spherical. It is sometimes referred to as a Chinese Hami Melon or Snow Melon. There are more than 100 cultivated varieties that range from white to yellow.

Are Hami melons grown in the US?

Today, California and Arizona farmers grow more than 1,000 acres of Hami.

What is the sweetest cantaloupe?

7 Sweetest Cantaloupe Varieties to Grow (& How to Get Seeds)

Cantaloupe Variety Brix (sugar %) Days to Maturity
Sugar Cube 11-14% 80 days
Honey Rock 13.1% 80 to 85 days
El Gordo 10-16% 75 to 85 days
Hannah’s Choice 12-14% 75 to 85 days

Is Hami melon a hybrid?

Hami Sweet is an improved hybrid variety of the famous Xin-Jiang Hami melon from western China.

What does Hami melon taste like?

Oblong in shape with yellow skin and green streaks throughout, the Hami melon has a juicy orange flesh. Its flavor profile is reminiscent to a very sweet cantaloupe, with more flavor and firmer crunchy texture. These melons are sweet and refreshing and are a wonderful addition to breakfast.

Where do Hami melons grow?

northwestern China
The Hami melon The one Central Asian melon type that has succeeded commercially so far is Hami, which refers not to a single type of melon but to a diverse range of varieties cultivated in the Xinjiang province, in northwestern China.

Is Hami melon GMO?

1323-Chinese”Hami” Melon (Cucumis melo) Seeds by Robsrareandgiantseeds UPC0764425788881 Non-GMO,Organic,Historic Plants,USA-Grower,Highly Productive,Fruit,Cantaloupe, 1323 Package of 15 Seeds.

What’s the best tasting cantaloupe?

11 of the Best Cantaloupe Cultivars

  • Charentais.
  • El Gordo Hybrid.
  • Hearts of Gold.
  • Olympic Express Hybrid.
  • Planters Jumbo.
  • Sarah’s Choice Hybrid.
  • Top Mark.
  • Zena.