Edisto 47 Cantaloupe: ( 47 Days ) Heirloom Designed as a shipping melon, this finely netted melon has fruit that is about 3 to 5 lb. The flesh is a deep rich salmon color that is tender but firm. Melon size is a bit larger than Hale's Best Jumbo being about 4-5 lbs. Has resistance to Alternaria leaf spot, powdery mildew, and downy mildew. Introduced 1965 by Clemson/AES