Melon

Cucumis melo

fruit

A sweet, fragrant fruit of a trailing plant from tropical Africa that clings with tendrils; its orange flesh provides beta-carotene, potassium and a little vitamin C.

Origin

Africa and Western Asia

Season (United States)

June to September · grows in your region

Preparation

The rind is not eaten, but wash it before cutting: the knife carries whatever is on it into the flesh — listeria has traveled that way before. The seeds, dried and roasted, are eaten.

Molecules

Beta-carotene (vitamin A) · Potassium · InositolIn small amounts, not counted Vitamin C

Did you know?

In 1864, Alexandre Dumas gave all his works to the library of Cavaillon in exchange for an annuity of twelve melons a year, paid until his death.