Rare melon variety: Offers a unique taste and appearance for gardeners seeking novelty produce
Crossbreed of historical strains: Combines heritage from southern France, northern Italy, and Algeria for diverse flavor profiles
High adaptability: Thrives in outdoor gardens across the United States, including Colorado
Excellent flavor: Highly rated for taste, making it a favorite among growers and consumers
Summarized by Shop
Sharlyn is a very special melon variety to us. The product of cross breeding its parents were primarily cultivated in Southern France/ Northern Italy and Algeria as early as the late fifteenth century. We obtained the seeds back in the late 80's from a melon grower in southern Arizona during the building of Seeds Of Change. We grew it in
Plant Class
Cucurbitales
Suitable Space
Outdoors
Plant Characteristics
Edible
Origin
Southern France, northern Italy, Algeria (historical), Arizona, Colorado (modern cultivation)