On the other hand, the European cantaloupe, possess a greenish-gray skin, ribbed pattern, and increasingly sweet taste. Found widely throughout Asia, and available in most supermarkets, these round to oblong fruits have a hairy appearance with thick white flesh and sweet taste when young.

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So, we love serving it with different charcuterie meats and proteins because it holds its shape and isn’t as watery. The European cantaloupe, with lightly ribbed, pale green skin, was domesticated in the 18th century, in Cantalupo in Sabina, Italy, by the pope's gardener. Talking about its benefits, my maternal grandmother mentions to me that it's good for the gut, helps in digestion and kills bad bacteria in the body.

Unlike some types of cantaloupes, the Jade Dew melon has a distinct crunch when you bite into its flesh. During the lockdown, the thought of embracing my native style of cooking made me try kachris for the first time in my life. If you leave melon plants to trail on the ground, lay weed-suppressing biodegradable membraneover the soil, to deter weeds.

Snap melons are native to Asia and grow on their own with the help of pollinating insects, meaning they’re self-sufficient and a single climbing vine is all you need to grow them.Aim forfour to six fruits on a greenhouse plant and up to four on an outdoor plant, which is usually the maximum number that will ripen by the end of the season. Rather than having firm tender flesh like cantaloupes or honeydews, it resembles the texture of passion fruits or pomegranates. You can hold your own at any age, you can dream at any age, you can be romantic at any age,” she said.

Sharlyn melons are among the larger melon varieties with their average weight being between 6 and 9 lb. Its texture is tender and juicy, making it great to eat raw in fruit salads or with charcuterie meats. She has adjustable breast implants which most people use to help them decide what size suits best after surgery. And do bear in mind that the plants and fruit are more vulnerable to pests such as slugs on the ground, so take steps to deter them. Varieties of melon such as honeydew melons, cantaloupes, and watermelons are among the most popular kinds of melons consumed in summer.Round or oval, its skin color could vary from white to yellow or even brown, with a netted appearance. Its sweet flavor is sort of decadent and honey-like, meaning it'd be a solid foil for savory charcuterie meats and cheeses.