It’s officially Melon Mania at the Co-op! From July 16–30, all organic melons are 20% OFF. We’re bringing you a sweet summer celebration with your classic favorites — like watermelon and cantaloupe— and some truly unique varieties you may have never tried before!

Swing by for melon-inspired specials, including the Yumi Melon Refresca from the Crossroad Café and a cool, craveable Watermelon Ceviche at the salad bar.

And don’t miss our Melon Sampling Event on Sunday, July 20th at 1pm! We'll be slicing up a vibrant variety of Hami, Piel de Sapo, Galia, Gold Honeydew, Snow Leopard, Yellow & Orange Watermelon! Below is a guide to what you'll see in our Produce section!

Melon Guide

Classic Melons 

Availability: May - September 

* Ripeness Tip! To check for ripeness, give this melon a thump. If it makes a deep, hollow sound, it's ready to enjoy!

Cantaloupe

Region: Mexico, California, Northwest 
Skin: tan, netted
Flesh: orange
Texture: Succulent 

Cantaloupe is a forever favorite that tastes like summer. Sweet and juicy, it is everything an eater wants in a melon. To check for ripeness, gently press a thumb into the stem end of the melon. If it gives slightly, it’s ready to enjoy.

Green Honeydew

Region: Mexico, California, Northwest
Skin: light green, smooth
Flesh: green
Texture: succulent

Honey sweet with hints of apple, this melon mainstay needs little introduction. To check for ripeness, gently press a thumb into the stem end of the melon. If it gives slightly, it’s ready to enjoy.

Seedless Watermelon

Region: Mexico, California, Northwest
Skin: green, smooth
Flesh: red
Texture: crisp

Sweet, juicy and satisfying. Watermelons can be striped, green, solid dark green, with seeds or seedless and come in many sizes.

"Yumi" Black Seedless Watermelon

Region: Mexico, California, Northwest
Skin: black, smooth
Flesh: red
Texture: crisp

These sweet and juicy wonders turn heads and catch shoppers’ eyes with their shiny black rind and exceptionally sweet, deep red flesh.

Seeded Watermelon

Region: Mexico, California, Northwest
Skin: green, smooth
Flesh: red, with black seeds
Texture: crisp

Seeded watermelons are the classic variety, known for their large size, thick green rind, and bright red flesh dotted with black seeds.

Specialty Watermelon 

Availability: June – August

"Daybreak" Yellow Watermelon

Region: California, Northwest
Skin: striped green or dark green, smooth
Flesh: orange
Texture: crisp

A surprise behind the rind! The orange flesh of this melon is a fun twist on a summer classic. To check for ripeness, give this melon a thump.

"Full Moon" Yellow Watermelon

Region:California, Northwest
Skin:striped green or black smooth
Flesh:yellow
Texture:crisp

Super sweet and fun to eat with unexpected yellow flesh. Seedless.

Specialty Melon

Availability: July – Early September

Charentais

Region:Northwest
Skin:tan, netted
Flesh:orange
Texture:succulent

This French heirloom variety is well loved by eaters. Rich in flavor with a pleasant muskiness, this melon is known for being over-the-top aromatic. To check for ripeness, give this melon a good sniff. If its scent is sweet and robust, it’s ready to enjoy.

Galia

Region:Northwest
Skin:yellow-green, netted
Flesh:green
Texture:succulent

Sweet and aromatic with a flavor that’s honeyed, slightly musky and trop­ical. To check for ripeness, give this melon a good sniff. If its scent is sweet and robust, it’s ready to enjoy.

Hami 

Region:Northwest
Skin:yellow-green streaks, netted
Flesh:orange
Texture:crisp & firm

With crisp, firm flesh, super sweet and aromatic Hami is juicy and delicious. To check for ripeness, give this melon a good sniff. If its scent is sweet and robust, it’s ready to enjoy.

Orange Honeydew 

Region:Northwest
Skin:light green, smooth
Flesh:orange
Texture:succulent

Everything you love about honeydew, with bright orange colored flesh. To check for ripeness, give this melon a good sniff. If its scent is sweet and robust, it’s ready to enjoy.

Piel de Sapo

Region:Northwest
Skin:green & yellow mottled, rough
Flesh:white
Texture:succulent

Football shaped with distinctively patterned skin, this melon’s flavor is a cross between honeydew and pear. To check for ripeness, look for skin that is beginning to turn more yellow than green, and a melon that feels heavy for its size.

Honeysaurus/Snow Leopard

Region:Northwest
Skin:white & green spotted, smooth
Flesh:white
Texture:crisp & firm

Snow Leopard shares a similar flavor profile with honeydew, but with crunchier flesh. To check for ripeness, give this melon a good sniff. If its scent is sweet and robust, it’s ready to enjoy.