Hi all, I was wondering if people could share some input on the best type of heirloom melon varieties from watermelon to musk to cantaloupe and everything in between that would grow well in the Mid-Atlantic region, Maryland in particular. We grow cantaloupes quite well here, but to make some extra cash on the side next summer (I'm 20) I was thinking of planting all sorts of melons and pumpkins/squash among other vegetables and selling them either by the side of the road or sign up to have a booth at a farmer's market along with fresh cut flowers since we have a large flower garden and I'm planning mass plantings of corn poppies and mexican hat flowers.

I've been looking on ebay and other websites for seeds and so far have bought an old strain of plum grannies since I've never seen them before, and since I can just grow them up a fence. I'm looking for stuff that is reasonably easy, this summer was way wet for the fruit this year but I always have heat tolerance on the mind and am weary of some varieties that mention northern Japan or northern France since those climates might not be as humid and hot as here in Maryland during the summer (usually).

If anybody could recommend some great varieties that aren't too hard to grow yet really no one sees much but are delicious, unusual and would sell at market, I'd much appreciate it. I have a lot to plan out and I'd like to get a good stock going to be able to sell and share with people the merits (taste) of heirloom stock.

Thanks!

Max