Orange Flesh Honeydew Melons
Seasonality:
- January
- None
- February
- None
- March
- None
- April
- None
- May
- Low
- June
- Medium
- July
- Medium
- August
- Medium
- September
- Low
- October
- None
- November
- None
- December
- None
- January
- None
- February
- None
- March
- None
- April
- None
- May
- Low
- June
- Medium
- July
- Medium
- August
- Medium
- September
- Low
- October
- None
- November
- None
- December
- None
Uses
As you may or may not know that cantaloupe and honeydew melons are the 2 most popular melons in the US. There are actually 3 varieties of honeydew with the orange flesh variety is the least heard variety. These melons have the best of both worlds: orange flesh with a taste of both honeydew and cantaloupe. These melons are sweet and refreshing and are a wonderful addition to breakfast. Also try them with a sprinkle of ginger, salt, or a squeeze of lemon or lime. These melons add sweetness to fruit salads or in refreshing drinks, such as fruit punches or daiquiris.
Selection, Storage & Handling
Melissa’s Honeydew Melons are hand-selected for excellent quality. Choose firm with sweet fragrance. Look for fruit heavy for its size, yielding slightly under pressure. Keep cut or ripe fruit in refrigerator for up to three days. Ripen at room temperature.
For availability, please use our store locator or contact us at 1.800.588.0151 and/or hotline@melissas.com.
