Muskmelon

What are melons? Melons are part of the cucurbit family, which includes squash, cucumbers, pumpkin and zucchini. Melons date back thousands of years to Africa and Southeast Asia, and have sweet and delicious fruit beneath their rind. Melons, (especially cantaloupe) are also a great source of vitamins A and C! Where do melons grow well? Melons do best in sandy soiled areas. This helps with drainage and prevents water from pooling around the melon, which can make them prone to disease. Sandy soil also helps prevent mud from building up, keeping the fruit cleaner for harvest. In Iowa, Don't have sandy soil? No problem. Place How do I plant melons? The most common way to plant melons are in small hills or mounds, about one or two feet in diameter. Dan Fillius, a Commercial Vegetable and Specialty Crop Specialist at Iowa State University, suggests planting melons two to six feet apart. For an earlier crop, Fillius says you can start your melons indoors. Seed under lights, and hold in large cell containers for two or three weeks. Then, bring them outside to harden for about five days. As soon as the roots begin to fill out, transplant them into the ground, being careful to disturb the roots as little as possible. Keep in mind that flowering inside a tray or container is not a good thing - that's actually a sign that the plant is stressed. When is the best time of year to plant melons? Mid-May is the best time to plant melons in Iowa. Melons are best enjoyed in hot weather, and p...

Cucumis melo There are so many more textures and flavors than the average American grocery store offers. Additionally, what is typically sold as "cantaloupe" are usually muskmelons so there is confusion caused by marketing. There are eight distinct groups (some refer to them as subspecies) of Cucumis melo (melons). Although they are useful in sorting melons for descriptive purposes, all groups will cross with each other. Harvest Tips: Melons are best harvested at their peak of maturity; not a moment early or later. Determining this point is a bit tricky and a skill that melon farmers develop with years of experience, but here are a few pointers: • Smell the blossom end of the melon. They will have a sweet smell when they are ready. • Look at the skin color. If they are a netted variety, they netting will have become more pronounced and the skin between the netting will have changed from a green color to tan. • Honeydew varieties will develop a yellow blush on their otherwise ivory colored rinds. • Some of the "old-timey" type melons, for example ' Banana' melon , will slip from the vine when ready. When all else fails, cut it open and go for it!

A muskmelon is a Cucumis melo. Muskmelons are incredibly varied, running the gamut from cantaloupes to casaba melons. They are often readily available from the late summer to the early fall in the market, and they can also be grown at home, if you have some space in the garden. In some regions, muskmelons are so ubiquitous that people simply call them “melons,” which can be a bit confusing. Archaeological evidence suggests that the muskmelon originated in Persia. Muskmelons were extensively cultivated by the Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians, as well as throughout the Middle East, and several cultivars are hundreds of years old. These melons develop a rich, musky scent as they ripen, and when handled and grown well, they will have sweet, flavorful flesh. Many people enjoy muskmelons out of hand, but they can also be pureed and made into Muskmelons can be served with prosciutto. The skin of a muskmelon can vary in color from creamy white to rich green, while the flesh may be white, green, golden, orange, or even almost salmon colored. As a general rule, the flesh of a muskmelon is cool and refreshing, with a sweet, flavorful juice. The best melons are allowed to ripen fully on the vine, developing to their full sweetness potential, and you can identify them by their heady aroma and a slight softness around the depression in the skin where the flower once grew. Honeydew, a type of muskmelon. Some muskmelon cultivars will grow in USDA zones four through seven. Pick cultivars whic...

Are you going to start planting some Cantaloupe this season, but aren't sure which type to plant? You may not be aware, but there are actually many different types of cantaloupes to choose from. In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey examines 21 different types of cantaloupe cultivars that you may want to add to your garden, depending on your soil type, climate, and geographic location. Honestly, the majority of Americans have never truly had a cantaloupe. Sure, they’ve bought one at the supermarket, but those bland generic fruits pale in comparison to homegrown melons. Once you try a vine-ripened specialty cantaloupe variety from your garden, you’ll never want to eat a grocery store melon again! If you’re looking for the tastiest, sweetest, most scrumptious, and aromatic cantaloupe cultivars for your garden, you’ve come to the right place. After growing thousands of pounds of cantaloupes on commercial organic farms around the country, I’ve spent a lot of time sampling and experimenting with unique muskmelon varieties from France, Italy, Japan, and China. These aromatic melons will absolutely blow you away with their flavor and texture. Contents • 1 Are All Cantaloupes Muskmelons? • 2 Why Grow Cantaloupe in Your Garden? • 3 What is the Best Tasting Variety? • 4 Choosing a Cantaloupe Variety • 5 Top 21 Cultivars of Cantaloupe • 5.1 Charentais • 5.2 Savor • 5.3 Diplomat • 5.4 Arancino • 5.5 Sugar Cube • 5.6 True Love • 5.7 First Kiss • 5.8 Divergent • 5.9 Swe...

When we talk about melon, there will be many kinds of melon crossing our mind. I personally love the freshness of watermelon with its The stunning yellow melon looks so inviting with the pleasant aroma and tempting sweetness. The name comes with some reasons. One of the reasons is that the ripe melon owns the sweet musky scent. When you consume this melon, you’ll not only get the freshness, but also the health benefits of muskmelon. You can simply eat the fresh musk melon, include muskmelon into fruit salad, or drink it as a juice or smoothie. Nutritional Information of Muskmelon The health benefits of musk melon might be varied from the supplemental benefits to the remedial benefits. The health benefits are mainly contributed by the excellent nutritional value of the fruit. From every 100 grams of muskmelon, you can get the following nutrition: • Calories 34 • Total fat 0.2 g • Saturated fat 0.1 g • Polyunsaturated fat 0.1 g • Cholesterol 0 mg • Sodium 16 mg • Potassium 267 mg • Dietary fiber 0.9 g • Sugar 8 g • Protein 0.8 g • Vitamin A 67% • Vitamin C 61% • Vitamin B6 5% • Iron 1% • Magnesium 3% It is also contains small amount of vitamin D, vitamin B12, calcium, and the other minerals. The Health Benefits of Muskmelon Muskmelon is piled by high nutritional value as mentioned above. The nutrition certainly brings health benefits of musk melon for your body. Here are some benefits you can get from consuming muskmelon. • Boost immune system This summery fruit is surprisin...

by Erin Marissa Russell Ready to find out how muskmelons and cantaloupes compare? First things first: Cantaloupes are muskmelons. Muskmelon is a category that includes, in addition to cantaloupes, honeydew, Persian melon, and Santa Claus melon. There’s lots more to learn about cantaloupes and the muskmelon category, which we’ve explained right here in this article. Muskmelon vs. Cantaloupe: Botany You may have read some contradictory information around the web that claims Cucumis melo var. Reticulatus is a muskmelon. While Cucumis melo var. Reticulatus does fall into the muskmelon category, it is actually the European variety of cantaloupe. All muskmelons hail from the plant family Cucurbitaceae, or the gourd family. This family also includes Muskmelon vs. Cantaloupe: Appearance As we’ve explained, muskmelon is a category of fruits that includes two varieties of cantaloupe, North American and European. You can tell the difference between North American cantaloupe and European cantaloupe just by their appearance. North American cantaloupe has tan skin and a green rind with a net-like texture to the skin. European cantaloupe has light green skin with darker green stripes. Inside, it looks just like North American cantaloupe. Both have peach-colored fruit with a seed cavity in the center. Honeydew melon has smooth tan skin with green flesh inside. Persian melon is more long and skinny, less spherical, and is yellow on the outside but peach inside like cantaloupes. It may have...

Muskmelons are a favoured summer fruit. They are juicy, tasty, as well as every nutritionist's favourite. They are high in antioxidants, vitamins, and other nutrients and packed with health advantages, such as improving eyesight, regulating blood pressure, increasing blood flow, and enhancing immunity. Continue reading to find out more health benefits of muskmelons. What is Muskmelon (Kharbuja) Muskmelon, also known as Cantaloupe Melon, is a fruit with high antioxidants, minerals, and other beneficial properties. It is widely grown in India and is popular across the country. Muskmelon is a sweet, pulpy, and juicy fruit, perfect for the summer season due to its high water content. The health benefits of muskmelon are in every bit of the fruit. To know kharbuja benefits, keep reading. Nutritional Facts of Muskmelon The health benefits of muskmelon are due to its high nutritional content. 100 grams of Kharbuja provides the following nutrients: • Calories: 34 • Dietary fibre: 0.9 gram • Fat: 0.19 gram • Protein: 0.84 gram • Carbohydrates: 8.2 grams • Sugar: 7.9 gms • Potassium: 267 mg • Sodium: 16 mg • Vitamin A: 68% • Vitamin C: 67% • Calcium: 0.7 % • Iron: 1.2 % Muskmelon Vitamins Muskmelon (or cantaloupe or kharbuja) contains ninety per cent water and is the best fruit to have in summer. It packs a good amount of vitamins like A, C, B1, B6, and K, and minerals that are good for overall health, such as: • Folic acid • Calcium • Zinc • Copper • Iron • Niacin • Choline • Magne...