Melons

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Nutritionally Rich In These Nutrients
Good source of vitamin C and potassium.

Harvested
Variety of melons peak at different seasons of the year.
Cantaloupe: June through August; Casaba: July through October, with peak season from August through September; Honeydew: year round, with peak season from June through October; Juan Canary: July through November; Persian: June through November, with peak season from August through September; Santa Claus: September through December; Watermelon: March through October.

Selection Tips
Generally for all varieties the melon has a uniform shape (either round, oval, or oblong) with no cracks, dark spots or bruises.

Best Way to Store
For softer and juicier fruit, store at room temperature for two to four days. Once ripened, fruit should be refrigerated and used within a couple of days.

How to Prepare
Melons are cut open and seeds and strings removed. Can be cut into: halves, quarters, wedges or cubes. The watermelon is cut lengthwise and served with or without seeds. Flavor of all melons can be enhanced by squeezing lemon or lime juice over them.

Recipes Best Suited for
Raw, salads, desserts, juices, top cereals, cold soups.

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