We get a lot of great melons at our local market here in AZ. One of my favorites is the yellow one called Juan Canary. I haven't grown it yet but recently bought some seeds. Have no idea if you could grow it in the north.
I do know that the french true cantelopes won't grow here, it's too hot. Perhaps they would do well up there? Aren't they supposed to have amazing flavor?
In th early spring, a lot of folks around here grow the MN Midget and seem to love the flavor.
For squash, my very favorite is the Japanese kabocha. Sweet, dry, smooth flesh. So sweet you can eat it with cinnamon and swear it already has the brown sugar added.
It seems to like a little cooler weather as mine suffered when it got really hot.
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