Melon quality—flavor, aroma, texture, and sweetness—is best when the sugar content of the fruit is high ... will prevent the fruits from creating enough sugar. Only varieties with short growth cycles ...

Indiana also ranks sixth in cantaloupe production in the U.S. A total of 1,800 acres of cantaloupes were planted in Indiana with a production value of $8.6 million in 2018. Variety selection based on ...