Melons

Melons are fragrant, succulent fruits related to squashes and cucumbers. The four major types of melons are cantaloupes, muskmelons, watermelons, and winter melons (including honeydew, casaba, and Crenshaw).

The ability to determine when a melon is ripe eludes some people. Depending upon the type, you may look for a number of different signs, but aroma and heaviness for size are the best general keys to determining ripeness, regardless of variety.