Tag: Melon

4 inches across. This micro melon is an early heirloom introduced to Minnesota in 1948. Measuring just 4 inches across, they have sweet, orange flesh and are perfect miniature versions of the “classic muskmelon.” Compact, 3-4-foot vines produce good yields of sweet orange orbs. How big do Minnesota midgets get? These super-sweet, softball-size muskmelons grow […]

The Average Size Of Cantaloupe Cantaloupe Diameter Large Around 6 ½ inches Medium Around 5 Inches Small Around 4 ¼ Inches What are small melons? Melons can be termed “minis” if their fruits are small—usually less than 2 pounds each. These mini melons produce vines that are as rowdy as standard-sized cultivars, taking up lots […]

Sprite. The Sprite melon’s name says it all. Its honeydew fruits are small, just about 4 inches across, and weigh about a pound. But while they look tiny when compared to other melons, these small melons pack huge flavor into their petite packages. Are there small melons? Melons can be termed “minis” if their fruits […]

The bright yellow beauty has a smooth rind that wrinkles slightly with ripeness. These special melons can be eaten raw in slices, or enjoyed in salads, smoothies, shakes and sorbets. They may also be cooked through grilling, boiling, baking and more! What can I do with yellow melon? Top 10 Ways to Enjoy Honeydew Melon […]

The Orange-Fleshed honeydew is a hybrid variety of muskmelon created by crossing a green fleshed honeydew with a orange fleshed muskmelon. It has a notably high concentration of beta carotene, making it one of the most Vitamin C dense of honeydew melon varieties. What does an orange Dew melon taste like? These melons have the […]

Unique orange-fleshed honeydew. Unlike typical honeydews which have pale green flesh, Honey Orange’s flesh is pale salmon-orange. Thick, crisp, and honey-sweet, it is delicious to the rind. Medium-size, oval-round melons avg. Is orange honeydew the same as cantaloupe? Although they are closely related, they’re two different fruits. They are both sweet, but their appearance is […]

Honeydew melon and cantaloupe are two popular varieties of melon. Honeydew melon has a smooth, light-colored rind and green flesh, while cantaloupe has a darker, netted rind and orange flesh. Is cantaloupe orange or yellow? Cantaloupe melons (Cucumis melo var. cantalupo) with their netted green and beige skin and deliciously sweet orange flesh are one […]

Pepino Melon has lots of Vitamin A, C, K and also B Vitamins, protein, plus iron and copper, which are essential for a healthy immune system, and calcium for bones, potassium which is needed for relaxing and lowering blood pressure, and Pepino is a good diuretic. Is pepino melon good for high blood pressure? Pepino […]

Both of these summery fruits steal our hearts. Strawberries pack a day’s worth of vitamin C, while watermelon is a delicious way to get a high dose of lycopene. What has more carbs watermelon or strawberries? Watermelon – One half-cup of diced watermelon contains 5.5g of carbs. Watermelon is packed with vitamin A, vitamin C, […]

Heat brings out melons’ sweetness, so make sure to plant them in a location that warms up early in spring and stays hot through the end of September. The south side of a fence or wall is ideal as the structure will absorb heat and light from the sun and reflect it back onto the […]

10 Most Popular Melons in the World Cantaloupe. Meloa de Santa Maria Açores. Santa Maria Island. Cantaloupe. Melon du Haut-Poitou. Poitou-Charentes. Cantaloupe. Melone Mantovano. Cantaloupe. Yubari King Melon. Cantaloupe. Melón de la Mancha. Watermelon. Anguria Reggiana. Melon. Melon de Guadeloupe. Cantaloupe. Barattiere. What is the most popular melon? Three of the most common melons are […]

What is this? Feel light, hollow, or super soft. If the melon seems empty inside or the rind is soft, it’s lost most of its water and it’s no good. How do you tell if it’s a good melon? You should pick a melon that has a strong, consistent stripe pattern. The green stripes should […]

If you dice it, a single serving is 1 cup of cubed melon. When using a melon baller to cut the watermelon, a single serving is about six balls of melon. A small 1-inch thick wedge of sliced melon is also equivalent to one serving. Adult men and women need to eat 1 1/2 to […]

It doesn’t have a lot of fiber, but it’s 92% water, and that can encourage a bowel movement. It’s also chock full of nutrients, with antioxidants that help protect your cells, as well as vitamins A, B, and C, and lycopene, which helps shield you from UV rays. Do melons make you poop? Cantaloupes have […]

Crenshaw. One of the sweetest varieties available, the Crenshaw ripens from midsummer through autumn. The thick, pink-orange flesh has a heady aroma and works well with prosciutto and other charcuterie. What is the most delicious melon? Cantaloupe, honeydew, and watermelon are the best known melons, but also be adventurous and try casaba, Crenshaw, Persian melons […]

Cucumbers and watermelon belong to the same gourd family, and are both over 90% water content, with cucumbers also having a mild melon-like smell and taste. Why do cucumbers smell like watermelon? Plus, sharp-nosed people can tell that – depending on the variety – cucumbers already have a mild melon-like smell and taste. This comes […]

The word melon derives from Latin melopepo, which is the latinization of the Greek μηλοπέπων (mēlopepōn), meaning “melon”, itself a compound of μῆλον (mēlon), “apple, treefruit (of any kind)” and πέπων (pepōn), amongst others “a kind of gourd or melon”. What does melon mean in British slang? melons. See word origin. Frequency: (vulgar slang) A […]

Let me assure you that squash and melons cannot cross; you will never see a canatalop-ini. In order for plants to cross-pollinate, they must be from the same species. Cucumis melo includes cantaloupe and honeydew- they can cross-pollinate; but they cannot cross with Cucumis sativus AKA cucumbers. What can cross-pollinate with squash? All members within […]

The Cucamelon! The size of a grape, looks like a mini watermelon and tastes like cucumbers and lime! The Cucamelon! What are watermelon grapes called? Other Names Cucamelons are grape-sized fruits that look like Lilliputian watermelons but taste like cucumbers. They are native to Mexico and Central America, where they go by nicknames such as […]

What do cucamelons taste like? Cucamelons taste quite a bit like cucumbers, but with a slightly sour, lemony character. The edible skin is crisp and very slightly bitter. What is a melon cucumber? Other Names. Mexican Sour Gherkin, Melothria Scabra, Sandita, Sandia Raton. Cucamelons are grape-sized fruits that look like Lilliputian watermelons but taste like […]