Tag: Cantaloupe

California cantaloupe produces about 75 percent of all cantaloupes grown in the nation. California cantaloupes are grown in two main regions – the Southern Desert Area and on a 200-mile long stretch on the west side of the San Joaquin Valley from Bakersfield to Sacramento. What county in California is the leading producer of cantaloupes? […]

We’re not expecting a shortage of cantaloupe. Expect to see plenty in your stores for the next several months. But supplies will be tighter and that, in and of itself, will drive prices up. But the biggest factor in anticipated price hikes for food is shipping costs. Why is there a shortage of cantaloupe? The […]

Below is the UK transcription for ‘cantaloupe’: Modern IPA: kántəlʉwp. Traditional IPA: ˈkæntəluːp. 3 syllables: “KAN” + “tuh” + “loop” Do you pronounce the T in cantaloupe? You just pronounce the N. Cantaloupe. Cantaloupe. You can make the True T: cantaloupe, cantaloupe, but listen to how I said it in the kitchen when I wasn’t […]

The Athena melon is a hybrid variety of cantaloupe that is botanically classified as a part of Cucumis melo reticulatus and a member of the Cucurbitaceae family. Botanically speaking it is a muskmelon though commercially in the United States we refer to the Athena and most other muskmelon types as cantaloupes. Do Athena melons taste […]

The sweet melon known as a cantaloupe in Europe has different names in different parts of the world. In India and the U.S. it is known as a muskmelon and in Australia and New Zealand it is called a mush melon or rockmelon. In South Africa a cantaloupe is a spanspek. WHO calls cantaloupe spanspek? […]

As it turns out, cantaloupes have a variety of different names. Some countries refer to the fruit as “sweet melon” and “Crenshaw melon.” In South Africa, it’s often called “spanspek.” However, Australians and New Zealanders tend to call it a rockmelon. What do they call cantaloupe in Europe? Cucumis melo cantalupensisThe European varietal’s proper name […]

A ripe cantaloupe will have beige, tan, creamy yellow or golden rind. Green rind indicates that the fruit is unripe. The fruit will have a raised, textured webbing on its exterior. Don’t be concerned with discoloration – this is usually just the spot where the melon rested on the ground while being grown in the […]

muskmelon. Cantaloupe Melon — Cantaloup. A Cantaloupe (Cucumis melo, or Cucumis melo reticulatus), also spelled cantaloup, also called rockmelon, is actually the North American name for a variety of muskmelon. “True cantaloupes are not netted, have deep grooves, a hard warty rind, and orange or green flesh. Can you get cantaloupe in the US? North […]

But there’s a major downside to serving honeydew: Americans don’t like to eat it. In 2012, according to the United States Department of Agriculture, Americans consumed five pounds of cantaloupe for every pound of honeydew. We go for cantaloupe even though it’s, on average, 50 percent more expensive than honeydew. Which is better cantaloupe or […]

Both honeydew and cantaloupe contain around 64 calories per 100 grams. Honeydew is more popular and more frequently consumed than cantaloupe. Do people like cantaloupe or honeydew more? In 2012, according to the United States Department of Agriculture, Americans consumed five pounds of cantaloupe for every pound of honeydew. Therefore, most Americans prefer cantaloupe to […]

Plant the seeds about ½ inch deep and keep the soil moist until they germinate. Once they sprout, thin out the seedlings so that only the strongest plants remain. When it comes to watering, sugar kiss melons are pretty drought-tolerant. However, they’ll produce more fruit if you give them a deep watering once a week. […]

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. But when you get a good melon, it is like hitting a windfall. Why does my cantaloupe taste like rubbing alcohol? An overwhelmingly […]

1. Alvaro. This beautiful little melon is one of the first to mature each season. With only 65 days to maturity, this Charentais-type averages just 5 inches in diameter. What is the easiest cantaloupe to grow? Minnesota Midget an heirloom variety producing 4-inch melons on 3-4 foot vines. It’s relatively quick growing and matures in […]

12-18". Pruning Instructions Category: Vegetable Available Colors: Orange Bloom Time: Summer Height Range: 12-18″ (30-46cm) Space Range: 3-4′ (0.9-1.2m) What is the sweetest cantaloupe variety? 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 of the sweetest melons there is. […]

Honey Globe Melon Much like Crane melon, the honey globe variety is tough to come by due to its short harvesting period. It’s one of the sweetest melons out there and has a thick white or white-and-green striped rind. Honey globes get their name from their round shape. Why does my cantaloupe have green lines? […]

Melons need full sun, rich soil and warm temperatures. Plant only when weather is warm and settled and temperatures stay above 50°F (10°C). In rows 4 feet apart, sow groups of 2 to 3 seeds every 2 feet. After germination, thin to the strongest seedling per group, so you end up with one plant every […]

A whole, uncut cantaloupe or honeydew melon should last for seven to 10 days in the refrigerator. A whole, uncut watermelon is even sturdier: It should be good for two weeks. How long can you keep cut up cantaloupe in the refrigerator? three days(Leaving the seeds intact can prolong the cantaloupe’s shelf life.) Wrap the […]

Citrus fruits You must eat them regularly, though, because starting on vitamin C after cold symptoms begin does not appear to make any difference. Other foods that have high concentrations of vitamin C include leafy green vegetables like kale, cantaloupe, kiwi, strawberries, and mango. Does cantaloupe help with colds? With cold season upon us health […]

pale green. Unlike rind, the flesh of cantaloupe is similar in most species, which means, no matter the one you’re handing is from North America or Europe, its flesh should be orange. The unripe cantaloupe flesh has a pale green or white color. What does unripe cantaloupe look like? A ripe cantaloupe will have beige, […]

California grows 75% of the cantaloupes in the US. Where does most cantaloupe come from? 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). What […]