Melons

Ham's Orchard sells many different kinds of Melons including seeded watermelons, seedless watermelons, sugar babies and cantaloupe. Both types of watermelon have generally similar tastes but some believe the sugar baby melon to be a bit sweeter. Sugar Babies typically have red / orange and a thick green rind (see picture on right).

Ham's is also a supporter in the storied Pecos cantaloupes of Pecos, Texas. In 1984 Pecos held their first annual "Pecos Cantaloupe Festival". The undisputed "Dean" of Pecos Cantaloupes is M.L. Todd. Born in 1875 he sold cantaloupes for a number of years before selling his interest in the early 40's. Genuine Pecos cantaloupes begin ripening in July and continue into Late October. They have been ordered by such people as Hellen Keller and Presidents Eisenhower and Johnson. They are also routinely ordered exclusive clubs in Chicago, St. Louis and New York.