Below is a list of all known varieties for Honeydew Melon. Click on a variety name to view more detailed nutrient and sourcing information.
| Variety Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Emerald Gem Melon | An early-maturing musk melon often classified as a Honeydew-type. It has slightly netted skin, but bright green flesh, known for its intense aroma and rich, sugary flavor. |
| Golden Honey Watermelon | Golden Honey Watermelon — a food ingredient. |
| Golden Honeydew | A variety where the smooth rind turns a deep, intense gold/orange color when fully ripe. This indicates peak sweetness and aroma. |
| Hami Melon (Snow Melon) | A highly prized melon from China (Xinjiang region), often classified as a Honeydew type. It has a striped or mottled rind and crisp, sweet, yellow-orange flesh, known for its high sugar content. |
| Honeydew | Honey Dew — a food ingredient. |
| Honeydew (Cubes, Canned in Syrup) | The flesh of the Honeydew, cubed and preserved in a light sugar syrup. Used in commercial fruit cocktails and desserts. |
| Honeydew (Dehydrated Chips) | Thin slices of Honeydew melon that have been dehydrated until crisp. Used as a high-sugar, shelf-stable snack or garnish. |
| Honeydew (Dried Slices) | The Honeydew flesh sliced and dried. It retains a high level of sweetness, resulting in a chewy, intensely flavored snack. |
| Honeydew (Green Flesh) | The standard and most common variety, characterized by a creamy white to pale yellow, smooth rind and light green, highly juicy, sweet flesh. |
| Honeydew (Green Flesh, Pickled) | Cubes of the honeydew flesh that have been preserved in a sweet, often spiced, vinegar brine. This process yields a tangy, crunchy condiment or relish. |
| Honeydew (Juice/Purée) | The smooth, strained liquid or purée made from Honeydew flesh. It is used in beverages, cocktails, or as a base for cold soups (e.g., gazpacho). |
| Honeydew (Orange Flesh/Temptation) | A hybrid variety with smooth skin but salmon-orange colored flesh. It is sweeter than the green variety, with a strong honeyed, apricot-like aroma. |
| Honeydew Melon | The honeydew melon is one of the two main cultivar types in Cucumis melo Inodorus Group. It is characterized by the smooth, often green or yellowish rind and lack of musky odor. The other main type in the Inodorus Group is the wrinkle-rind casaba melon. |
| Kajari Melon (Honeydew-like) | An Indian melon with highly striped skin. While often classified as a musk melon, its crisp, pale-green flesh and subtle flavor make it similar to an aromatic Honeydew. |