It's melon mania time! Nothing is quite as refreshing as a ripe, sweet melon at the peak of the season. Here's the secret to picking the perfect melon: use your senses. A ripe melon will give off a pleasant, fresh aroma. Tap the melon and listen for a dull thump. If a melon feels heavy for its size, that means it is likely to be sweet and perfect to eat right away. Learn more about all the varieties we'll be carrying this season ' from the classic watermelon to the eye-catching Piel de Sapo!
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A summer fruit favorite, melons are the perfect sweet treat for any time of day'and there are so many to choose from. That's why we're breaking down into different types of melons, from yellow watermelon to Charentais, that are available in the summer months. There's bound to be at least one melon that's new to you here, but once you become familiar with each, we know you won't look back. Whether you're looking to explore a new fruit or want to learn how to pick the best melon, you'll find everything you need to know below.
They're juicy, aromatic, and ever so sweet'is it any wonder that melons have been cultivated for thousands of years? The fruits fall into two species:
Perhaps you're looking to try something new, like hamali. It's a long muskmelon native to China with a sweeter, crisper taste than a typical cantaloupe. Or head west and try the Charentais, otherwise known as the French cantaloupe. Its shallow seeds make for easy eating, and it has a fragrant, sweet flavor.
When it comes to selecting the perfect melon, look for locally grown options at the market through fall. It's important to note that melons don't get sweeter after they're picked, and that's true year-round. Here are a few fast tricks that will help you pick the ripest melon of the bunch'but turn to our comprehensive guide to picking ripe melons for more information.
Now that you know how to choose the best melon, put one of the following varieties on your radar so you're prepared the next time you hit the farmers' market.
While not entirely seedless (it has soft, white immature seeds), this variety has become increasingly popular since its hybridization more than 60 years ago. Red watermelons contain the highest level of the antioxidant lycopene per serving of any fruit or vegetable. They typically weigh in at around 8 to 12 pounds.
02 of 13Its yellow-fleshed fruit has a more honeyed, mellow taste than that of its red counterpart. Chill it a few hours before serving for a thirst-quenching treat (remember, watermelons are 92 percent water!). Depending on the variety, yellow watermelons may be as small as 6 pounds or as large as over 20 pounds.
03 of 13Though this watermelon is small (typically only 6 to 12 pounds), it more than makes up for its diminutive size with an intense, concentrated flavor. Since it grows compactly, it saves space in the garden and, after harvesting, in the refrigerator.
04 of 13Also known as Piel de Sapo or Christmas melon'because it's harvested later in the season and can keep through the holidays'this melon is subtler than other varieties. The yellower the rind, the sweeter the fruit. Its average weight is 6 to 9 pounds.
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05 of 13Named for its speckled rind that resembles the night sky, this old-fashioned watermelon weighs anywhere from 10 to 50 pounds. It has bright pink flesh, large seeds, and a robust flavor.
06 of 13Native to China, this elongated muskmelon tastes like a cantaloupe but boasts sweeter, crisper flesh. Adding a squeeze of lime juice helps balance out the sugariness. Hami melons weigh 6 to 11 pounds.
07 of 13One of the sweetest varieties available, the Crenshaw ripens from midsummer through autumn and weighs in around 8 to 10 pounds. The thick, pink-orange flesh has a heady aroma and works well with prosciutto and other charcuterie.
08 of 13A supermarket staple, the smooth-skinned honeydew melon weighs 4 to 8 pounds and lasts a long time thanks to its hard rind. Honeydews don't have as strong a fragrance as muskmelons, but they can be equally sweet.
09 of 13Also known as a French cantaloupe, this highly fragrant melon features firm dark-orange flesh, enticing musky notes, and a shallow seed cavity. The petite and relatively delicate variety (typically the size of a grapefruit and weighing 2 to 3 pounds) doesn't ship well, so it's best found locally or grown at home.
10 of 13The oblong yellow fruit resembles a cantaloupe in flavor but has a pleasant tanginess. Like honeydews and other winter melons, it will start to ripen toward the end of summer and continue through the beginning of autumn. The average weight is 4 to 5 pounds.
11 of 13Supermarkets often sell them as cantaloupes, but these melons, originating from Iran, are actually muskmelons. The aromatic fruit starts appearing in markets come June and weighs on average of 4 to 8 pounds.
12 of 13Featuring a floral perfume, this oblong melon weighs 3 to 5 pounds and is admired for its restrained, pineapple-like taste and smooth texture that almost melts in your mouth.
13 of 13An Israeli hybrid, the Galia weighs 2 to 3 pounds and has a netted rind like that of cantaloupes with smooth lime-green flesh like that of honeydews. Its sweet banana flavor pairs well with tart summer fruits.
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