Can Anyone ID this Melon?

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BronxBoy Lawrenceville, GA(Zone 7b) Sep 04, 2007

One of our vendors at the farmer's market said this seed was mixed with the watermelon seed he planted. Neither on eof us had seen it before.

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BronxBoy Lawrenceville, GA(Zone 7b) Sep 04, 2007

Here is the inside. Flesh was sweet almost like a cantaloupe.

I think the one he gave me was a little over-ripe

Any guesses would be appreciated.

Thanks
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Farmerdill Augusta, GA(Zone 8a) Sep 04, 2007

Banana cantaloupe- http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/60239/

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BronxBoy Lawrenceville, GA(Zone 7b) Sep 04, 2007

Thanks

I thought the taste was off because it wa over-ripe. I guess that is the flavor!

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Farmerdill Augusta, GA(Zone 8a) Sep 04, 2007

In the picture it does look over ripe. But I have never cared for the taste at any stage. For me they always have a cucumber after taste. There are a few folks who like them tho, not alot, as it has been around for a long time with out ever being popular.

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cottonpicker Audubon, PA(Zone 6b) Sep 04, 2007

Looks like an old-time Banana melon to me. My grandfather grew & enjoyed them, but no one else in the family would eat them.
LarryD

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MzzPool Pass Christian, MS(Zone 8b) Sep 08, 2007

But the seeds are so purty! I planted some a few weeks ago.

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