Honeydew
Honeydew
Records of the use of these melons date back to 2400 B.C. Information about their use was obtained from ancient Egyptian tombs. Even the Romans used to cultivate these melons.
Fun Facts:
There are two types of honeydews, one with green flesh and the other with orange flesh.
Honeydews are also known as Temptation Melons.
Honeydews are the sweetest of all melons when ripe.
Seasonality:
Arizona, May, June, July, August, September, October, California, May, June, July, August, September, October
Who Grows It
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Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1/2 cup diced |
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| Amount Per Serving | |
| Calories: 31 | |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat: 0.12g | 0% |
| Cholesterol: 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium: 15mg | 0.63% |
| Total Carbohydrate: 7.73g | 2.58% |
| Dietary Fiber: 0.7 | 0% |
| Sugars: 6.9g | |
| Protein: 0.46g | |
| Vitamin A 0.84% | Vitamin C 25.5% |
| Calcium 0.5% | Iron 0.78% |
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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Source: USDA National Nutrient Database |
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