🍈 Cantaloupe
Cucumis melo
What it is
A round melon with rough, netted skin and sweet, juicy orange flesh inside.
How it looks
Round like a ball, with tan skin covered in a raised net pattern and orange flesh inside.
Taste
Sweet, soft, and very juicy, perfect on a hot day.
Why it is healthy
Full of water, vitamin C, and vitamin A that help you stay cool and healthy.
How to eat it
Cut it into slices or cubes and eat it fresh, or blend it into a cool drink.
How it grows
Grows on vines that trail along the ground in warm, sunny fields.
In season
Sweetest in the warm days of summer.
History
Melons like this have been grown for thousands of years across Africa and Asia.
Fun fact
A cantaloupe is mostly water, which is why it feels so juicy and refreshing.
Try this
A ripe cantaloupe smells sweet at the stem end and feels a little heavy for its size.