Cantaloupe 'Ambrosia'

I gave Ambrosia a 'neutral' rating because they just don't keep well when ripe. I have a small window to pick them or they will be overr...Read Moreipe. I recommend picking them as soon as they are ripe and eating them within a day or two. Any longer and they will be too ripe and you will miss out on an outstanding cantaloupe. They are probably the sweetest that I have ever tasted. I would recommend a 'positive' rating on the sweetness. This variety is very popular in my area but the seeds are expensive.

I grew Ambrosia very successfully for many years in Vacaville, Ca. along with Crenshaw and Haogen. First grew Ambrosia probably the firs...Read Moret year of its introduction by Burpee in 1975. Now many years later at my retirement location in Maryland I have renewed my acquaintance today consuming the first of the season - it is as delicious as I remembered.

I'm growing 'Ambrosia' for the first time this year and have been quite impressed with it. It's been disease free and insect free despite...Read More the squash bugs that took out the zucchinis right next to it. And the plant has remained quite vigorous despite the long, hot, drought-stricken June we had. The fruit isn't overly sweet and I didn't think it was too musky. I will definitely be growing it again next year.

We are organic gardeners and have found the Ambosia to be quite pest resistant. the plants are very strong and vigorous growers!!
...Read More I grow them on a 2"x4" fence trellis to keep them up off the ground and the vines support the melon well. Just wish they ripened quicker... the wait is torturous anticipating the sweet taste to follow!!!!