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    Home Β» At the Store Β» Fruit & Vegetables Β» Sugar Kiss Melons

    Sugar Kiss Melons

    Published: Aug 27, 2021 by Eric Samuelson

    This melon may look like an ordinary cantaloupe, but it is anything but. Learn all about the Sugar Kiss Melon.

    A cut open Sugar Kiss melon showing the seeds in the middle and the orange colored inferior. The melon is sitting on a wood cutting board on top of a wood picnic table.

    Did you know there are a lot of melons? I mean a lot.

    Have you ever opened up a seed catalog to see how many different types you can grow yourself? It's mind blowing.

    In the grocery store we unfortunately only get three main offerings - watermelon, honeydew, and cantaloupe. Yes, those are all pretty different and represent different tastes, but it's a far cry from what there is out there.

    Melons fan can rejoice as there have been more variety showing up in stores in recent years. Most grocery stores now will at least offer 1 or 2 types that deviate from the standard 3.

    We are here today to talk about one of those "deviations" - the Sugar Kiss melon.

    Jump to:
    • πŸ‘„ What is a Sugar Kiss?
    • βš–οΈ How Different Than a Cantaloupe?
    • β˜€οΈ When in Season?
    • πŸ›’ Where to Buy
    • ❓ How to Know When Ripe
    • ⚫ Black Spot Inside
    • 🍈 Other Types of Kiss Melons
    • πŸ“ Other Types of Fruit to Check Out
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    πŸ‘„ What is a Sugar Kiss?

    Sometimes you see the words "muskmelon" and "cantaloupe" interchanged with each other. Really cantaloupe is a type of a muskmelon. But cantaloupe isn't a specific variety just in itself. There are different types of cantaloupe.

    Sugar Kiss is actually considered a Hami melon type. Since most people are familiar with the grocery store cantaloupe that is where our comparison will begin.

    A singe, whole Sugar Kiss melon sitting on a wood picnic table.

    βš–οΈ How Different Than a Cantaloupe?

    The differences come down to the texture of the melon and how it tastes. The tastes is similar to cantaloupe, but it's a stronger and sweeter flavor.

    Sugar Kiss is very juicy and that juiciness doesn't dilute the flavor of the melon. The kids either had to eat it over the sink or be given baby wipes when done eating.

    Tender edible flesh all the way to the skin. It's doesn't get tough around the rind like a lot of melons do. I would also describe the texture as melting, like it just melts in your mouth as as you eat it.

    Overall a vastly better eating experience.

    RELATED - What's the Difference Between a Cantaloupe and a Honeyrock Melon?

    β˜€οΈ When in Season?

    Look for them between: June 10 – October 31st

    Dulcinea Farms markets the Sugar Kiss melons. They have partnerships in different parts of the country and the world allowing them to extend their harvest windows.

    The first melons can begin showing up in stores in June and you may still find them through Halloween. July-August seems to be the time in which they are most abundant.

    πŸ›’ Where to Buy

    Here are just a few locations that I know have carried this melons in the past. Did you find them somewhere else? Leave a comment below.

    • Walmart
    • Hannaford Market
    • Sam's Club
    • The Fresh Market
    • Fresh Direct
    • Specialty Produce
    The Sugar Kiss melon comes wrapped in blue netting with a label that reads "Incredibly sweet and juicy, Sugar Kiss Melons will melt in your mouth. An unforgettable eating experience that will keep you reaching for more. Sugar Kiss are harvested ripe and ready and are best enjoyed as soon as they leave the store. You';; never want to go back to cantaloupes again!

    ❓ How to Know When Ripe

    The label on the melon says they are ready to eat right away, so you don't need to ripen them any further. You can put them in the fridge to extend their shelf life. I would still eat them as soon as you can.

    I got one at the store that we ended up leaving out for several days and it was still great. You never know for sure how long the melons have bene sitting on a grocery store display, so it's still important to examine the melon for any black or soft spots. And deep indentations usually are a sign of age and a melon that should be avoided.

    ⚫ Black Spot Inside

    What if you cut into your melon and you find a black spot inside? Like seen in the photo below.

    A divided image with the picture on the left showing the bottom of a Sugar Kiss melon that has a darkened spot and the picture on the right showing a black spot near the rind of the fruit. The rest of the melon is unharmed.

    Remove all the fruit around the black spot. If the rest of the melon looks good, you are good to go. If it looks bad in the center of the fruit, then don't eat it. But typically a spot around on the outside isn't a reason to throw it all way.

    However I always say whenever in doubt, toss it out. Don't eat something you aren't comfortable with.

    🍈 Other Types of Kiss Melons

    • Sumer Kiss Melons
    • Kiss Limon Melons

    πŸ“ Other Types of Fruit to Check Out

    • Cotton Candy grapes
    • Lucy Rose apples
    • Bubble Gum plums
    • Ojai Pixie tangerines
    • Rose strawberries
    • Pink Lemonade blueberries
    • Skylar Rae cherries
    • Peach Pie donut peaches

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    Comments

    1. Robert Douglas

      August 28, 2021 at 12:20 am

      I love a good melon who doesn't! My experience with the "SUGAR KISSMELON" was not what is advertise. I spent a little extra and was left holding the bag.

    2. Eric Samuelson

      August 29, 2021 at 4:33 am

      Sorry to hear your experience was disappointing. I have not had enough of them yet to judge how consistent they are.

    3. Frank Reuter

      May 28, 2022 at 11:24 pm

      I have had a full season of these melons and the flavor is incredible! They are by far the best type of any cantelope/ honeydew style melon I've ever eaten. I saved seeds from last summer and planted them just recently. Also looked for seeds to purchase on line, but can't find a single source that actually carries seed. Nevertheless, anything who didn't think they were as great as most of us are saying, possibly it could be the distribution factors, such as how long they were held before sent to your markets, etc. But try them again this season because hopefully you will find them delicious and a flavor better than any melon I've eaten, not including watermelons.

    4. Lou Ciesco

      July 03, 2022 at 7:49 am

      We’ve eaten sugar kiss melons for three years and can’t get enough of them , hard to believe someone not enjoying there flavor!!

    5. Megan Lang

      July 13, 2022 at 10:42 pm

      Publix carries these as well! They are delicious!

    6. Eric Samuelson

      July 14, 2022 at 8:53 am

      Thanks for sharing that.

    7. Debbie

      July 15, 2022 at 4:46 pm

      I got a sugar kiss melon at ShopRite

    8. Steve

      July 20, 2022 at 3:49 pm

      How can you tell the difference between Sugar Kiss and Honey Kiss? I bought 5 Sugar Kiss branded melons ( for $25!) and I think I got Honey Kiss because they were not as soft and sweet as I remember from last year. And they just had a Sugar Kiss label stuck on, not the usual netting. I am not a little upset!

    9. Eric Samuelson

      July 21, 2022 at 9:40 am

      So I haven't had the Honey Kiss melon myself. From what I have researched Honey Kiss is harvested much later in the season, so I would think you didn't get those. It sadly could just be that these melons weren't picked at their optimal.

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