Cantaloupe (Cucumis melo cantalupensis) refers to two varieties of muskmelon – the North American cantaloupe (C. melo var. reticulatus) and the European Cantaloupe (C. melo var. cantalupensis).
Having learned the differences between cantaloupe and muskmelon, it’s best to learn how to store both the unripe and ripe fruits.Store unripe fruits at room temperature. When ripe store the melons and cantaloupes in a refrigerator.