18 Melons You Will Want To Know and Grow Now

Compare the wide range of characteristics for this crop to find which ones are a good fit for your vegetable operation.

American Vegetable Grower Editor Carol Miller shares what she saw being used for windbreaks while on the road in Texas’ Rio Grande Valley.

Dixondale Farms’ Bruce and Jeanie Frasier have built a loyal workforce, feed a local economy, and much more. Now they’re looking for the right next owner.

Another unique plant-based burger has joined the meatless food trend lineup. Would you try it?

Check out short video clips from the field featuring the latest developments in melons.

Newly published study from University of Florida research shows how UV light can zap the pathogen on the plants – without damaging them.

Find out what intel Extension experts are gathering from growers.

Learn more about the recent acquisition involving Martori Farms and Santa Rose Produce.

Improved growing techniques have had a profound impact on the watermelon and cantaloupe industries.

Find out how seed companies are doing their best to stay ahead of production trends.

The melon industry needs more growers like this North Carolina native fighting for better prices and a more sustainable future.

In the pursuit for solving some of the biggest problems for growers, breeders have sometimes ignored flavor. Here are two breeders who have made taste a top priority.

The technique also may effectively sanitize watermelons, honeydews, cucumbers, and baby carrots.

View some of the latest watermelon and cantaloupe varieties making an impact on the market.

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The Golden State’s cantaloupes are now in peak production from major areas in the San Joaquin Valley.

New varieties developed at the University of New Hampshire are the result of the longest continuous squash and pumpkin breeding program in North America.

Check out the latest watermelon and cantaloupe varieties from leading seed companies.

Growers and dealer partners gather to see new varieties at the company’s South Florida field station.