The miraculous Montreal Melon comeback episode artwork

EPISODE · Aug 21, 2025 · 19 MIN

The miraculous Montreal Melon comeback

from This is Montreal

Ribbed like a pumpkin, but with a spiderweb exterior like a cantaloupe, the Montreal melon was a wildly popular fruit in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, but it all but disappeared by the 1950s. In this archive episode, we'll hear why some people are going to great lengths to try to restore the Montreal melon to its former glory.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Aug 21, 2025

Embed this episode

NOW PLAYING

The miraculous Montreal Melon comeback

0:00 19:16

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of This is Montreal?

This episode is 19 minutes long.

When was this This is Montreal episode published?

This episode was published on August 21, 2025.

Can I download this This is Montreal episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!