Tag: Cantaloupe

Cantaloupe is the most popular type of muskmelon. Today, they are produced in California, Arizona, and Texas and are available throughout the year but the harvesting season peaks in the summer. Where do cantaloupes grow naturally? Most likely they come from Guatemala with a portion coming from Costa Rica, Honduras or Mexico during this time. […]

You will find the first Cantaloupe of the year during April and May in states like Florida, and California. The season in Texas is a big hit with a huge production filling the stores till late October and November. What month is best for cantaloupe? From June through August, cantaloupes are at their peak of […]

In the U.S., California is the largest producer of cantaloupes producing almost three times as much as Arizona, the second largest producing state. Other states with significant amounts of production include Georgia, southern Indiana, and eastern Colorado (Fig 1). Where do cantaloupes grow naturally? Most likely they come from Guatemala with a portion coming from […]

Most likely they come from Guatemala with a portion coming from Costa Rica, Honduras or Mexico during this time. Here in California, farmers will begin harvesting cantaloupes in the southern desert area as early as April and into July. Where did cantaloupe come from originally? Cantaloupe has been growing since ancient times in the Nile […]

In fact, it’s not the first time that someone asked me if I was going to eat the entire melon. I’ve only eaten and entire cantaloupe once before, and that time a different friend asked me if I was going to eat the whole thing. I just said “Yup” and kept eating. How much cantaloupe […]

11 of the Best Cantaloupe Cultivars Charentais. El Gordo Hybrid. Hearts of Gold. Olympic Express Hybrid. Planters Jumbo. Sarah’s Choice Hybrid. Top Mark. Zena. What type of cantaloupe is the sweetest? Crenshaws also have peachy flesh, similar to a cantaloupe’s, which is juicy and sweet to taste. In fact, it is known to be one […]

Cantaloupe has been growing since ancient times in the Nile River Valley in Egypt. It likely first originated in the Middle East or India, but ancient Egyptians and Romans are known to have grown the melon. Cantaloupe was introduced to Europe in the 15th century and became a popular fruit due to its sweetness. Where […]

How to Tell the Difference Between the Sexes of the Flowers. The male flower on the cantaloupe plant has an open stalk in the center of the flower called a stamen. The stamen is where the pollen resides. The female flower on the cantaloupe plant will be on the top of a very small melon. […]

“Sorry to tell you, but your cantaloupe has spoiled and it’s begun to ferment which is why it taste fizzy or like it may have been carbonated. There is bacteria that is also called live active cultures, but not necessarily the good kind growing and you should definitely throw it away”. Why is my cantaloupe […]

A whole cantaloupe keeps for about 5 to 7 days at room temperature and two to maybe three weeks in the fridge. If the fruit is not fully ripe, add an extra 5 to 10 days on the counter. Once you cut up the cantaloupe, it lasts about 3 to 4 days in the fridge. […]

These fruits, if grown naturally, are not good stored. You can taste the stored ones straight away, they either have no flavour or they develop an acetone taste akin to nail varnish. What does spoiled cantaloupe taste like? If you bite into a sour cantaloupe, it is usually spoiling, fermenting, or unripe. If your cantaloupe […]

Keep whole melons like watermelon, cantaloupe and honeydew on the counter for best flavor. USDA research found that storage at room temp may even help keep the antioxidants better intact. Once cut, store in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. How do you store uncut cantaloupe? How to Store Melons Wait. Whole melon should […]

A ripe cantaloupe should have an overall sweet smell, but I get the absolute best melon by putting my nose close to the blossom end (the end opposite the stem). It should smell sweet and slightly musky. If it doesn’t smell good, I don’t buy it. How can you tell if a cantaloupe is sweet? […]

Cantaloupe is a seasonal fruit and warm spring weather brings the right time to start purchasing cantaloupe. To select a ripe cantaloupe, look for tan cantaloupe with light green lines across it, and avoid choosing melons with brown or soft spots. The melon should be firm but not too soft or too hard. How can […]

3 Simple Tips for Picking Ripe Cantaloupe LOOK – Cantaloupe should be a nice golden yellow color. Don’t pick cantaloupe that are greenish. FEEL – You should be able to feel the edges of the outer skin. SMELL – Place the flower end or the “button” of the cantaloupe just under your nose and take […]

Macrobiotic Nutritionist and Health Practitioner Shilpa Arora says, excess of melons may not be the best of idea for diabetics. “It can cause sugar overload which could lead to high blood sugar levels.” The glycemic index of watermelon is 72, which is high. Cantaloupe has a GI value of 65. When should you not eat […]

Contributor’s comments: Cantaloupe is used in several American states including Maryland, Washington DC and Virginia. Contributor’s comments: I grew up in Vic then moved to NSW but will always call them cantaloupes even if it I do get strange looks! Where do they call it cantaloupe? The name “cantaloupe,” though, definitely did come from either […]

He loves apple, cucumber and cantaloupe, but he only receives a piece of each one to three times a week. Foods that would serve well as fresh complements include oranges, strawberries, kiwi, cantaloupe, and peppers. What is this word cantaloupe? Definition of cantaloupe 1 : a small widely cultivated muskmelon (Cucumis melo reticulatus) with a […]

In England they don’t call cantaloupe “cantaloupe.” They call it melon or orange melon. What do Brits call a cantaloupe? Rockmelon = cantaloupe In the UK, they call it a plain ol’ “melon”, while in South Africa, they call it a “spanspek” (hehe). Do they have cantaloupe in the UK? Once grown only in the […]

The term “cantaloupe” refers to two varieties of muskmelon: the North American cantaloupe (C. melo var. reticulatus) and the European cantaloupe (C. melo var. cantalupensis). What is the difference between a melon and a cantaloupe? There is a taste difference in the two. Honeydew melon is slightly sweeter with a firm, green flesh, while cantaloupe […]