Melons

Melons are large round fruit, they taste sweet and are good for you! Watermelons and Cantaloupes have Potassium and Vitamin A. Honeydew melons have Vitamin C, Iron, B Vitamins, Potassium and Fiber.

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There are so many different types of melons! These are just a few:

Cantaloupe

Honeydew

Water Melon

Did you know? 

Watermelons, Cantaloupes, and Honeydews all grow on vines on the ground like pumpkins?

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Buying melon,

• Choose melons that smell good and fruity (kids can help with this part!)
• Avoid melons with lumps, soft spots or visible bruises
• They should be heavy for their size​​​​​
• Place into an individual plastic bag 
• After buying, go home as soon as possible- don't leave melons in a warm car

Honeydew is ripe when the outside skin is waxy and bounces back when pressed, and has a little bit of wrinkling on the skin's surface.
Watermelons are ripe when they have a tan or yellow bottom, (a white bottom means it is not ready.)

Storing melon

• Wash outer surfaces with water that is warmer than the fruit, then pat dry
• Keep whole melons out of direct sunlight
• Store in place that is room temperature, until they are ripe
• Once the melon is ripe you can store it in the refrigerator until you want to cut it

You can keep cut up melon in the refrigerator for up to 5-7 days

Preparing melon

• Rinse the outside rinds with warm water
• Scrub well and pat dry
• Cut in half
• Remove the seeds​​ by scooping them out with a spoon if necessary
• Cut into chunks or slices

• Remember to, keep cut melon pieces in the refridgerator

Raw honeydew pairs with lime, mint, and fresh berries!
​You can add pieces of watermelon to water for a refreshing drink!

Try these recipes!

Watermelon Salad

Cantaloupe Gauzpacho

Watermelon Salsa

​You can add melons to any smoothie, try these!

Watermelon Refresher

Melon Avocado Smoothie

Cantaloupe Cooler

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Remember to use utensils and cutting boards washed in hot soapy water before and after preparation