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Fingerling Russian Banana Potatoes
Although very petit in size, fingerlings are fully mature when harvested, thus they should not to be confused with new potatoes, potatoes that are harvested when immature.
Rainbow Swiss Chard
Rainbow chard, also known a 5-color silverbeet, is a tender chard variety with multi-colored stalks of yellow, white, orange pink and red.
Seasons/Availability
Honeydew Melons are available year round.
Current Facts
Winter melons are called such because they ripen slowly and are not ready to eat until late fall. The honeydew melon AKA Balian or Wallace melon, like other winter melons, is hardy and has a long shelf-life, which contributes highly to its commercial value and success. The melons grow on long stems that emerge from a main stem. Producing both male and female yellow flowers on the same vine, it is the female flower that produces the melon.
Description/Taste
Perhaps the most well-known of winter melons, the honeydew has a smooth, firm pale cornflower colored skin that encases sweet, pale green flesh. Round to oval and somewhat larger than a cantaloupe, this melon's skin turns from green to white to yellow as it matures. As the honeydew ripens, its skin transforms from very hard and smooth to a velvety texture and often develops a slight stickiness. If the blossom end yields to gentle pressure, the melon is ready to eat. Honeydew melons range in weight from four to eight pounds. Once a melon is picked, it can no longer get any sweeter. When it is harvested determines how sweet the melon is. Vine-ripened melons picked at their peak maturity have the best flavor and highest sugar content.
Applications
Honeydew melon are most often used in fresh preparations such as fruit salads or cold soups. Honeydew pairs will with lime, mint and fresh berries. Substitute honeydew for any green-fleshed melon in recipes. Store unripe melons at room temperature. Refrigerate ripe melons in a plastic bag for two to three days. Once cut, cover and keep refrigerated.
Geography/History
The honeydew melon is the American name for the White Antibes cultivar that was primarily cultivated in southern France and Algeria as early as the late fifteenth century. Honeydew plants thrive in a hot dry climate.
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Honeydew Melons are available year round.
Current Facts
Winter melons are called such because they ripen slowly and are not ready to eat until late fall. The honeydew melon AKA Balian or Wallace melon, like other winter melons, is hardy and has a long shelf-life, which contributes highly to its commercial value and success. The melons grow on long stems that emerge from a main stem. Producing both male and female yellow flowers on the same vine, it is the female flower that produces the melon.
Description/Taste
Perhaps the most well-known of winter melons, the honeydew has a smooth, firm pale cornflower colored skin that encases sweet, pale green flesh. Round to oval and somewhat larger than a cantaloupe, this melon's skin turns from green to white to yellow as it matures. As the honeydew ripens, its skin transforms from very hard and smooth to a velvety texture and often develops a slight stickiness. If the blossom end yields to gentle pressure, the melon is ready to eat. Honeydew melons range in weight from four to eight pounds. Once a melon is picked, it can no longer get any sweeter. When it is harvested determines how sweet the melon is. Vine-ripened melons picked at their peak maturity have the best flavor and highest sugar content.
Applications
Honeydew melon are most often used in fresh preparations such as fruit salads or cold soups. Honeydew pairs will with lime, mint and fresh berries. Substitute honeydew for any green-fleshed melon in recipes. Store unripe melons at room temperature. Refrigerate ripe melons in a plastic bag for two to three days. Once cut, cover and keep refrigerated.
Geography/History
The honeydew melon is the American name for the White Antibes cultivar that was primarily cultivated in southern France and Algeria as early as the late fifteenth century. Honeydew plants thrive in a hot dry climate.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Residence Inn Downtown Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-487-1200 |
| Reds | San Diego CA | 619-523-5540 |
| Nick's At The Pier | San Diego CA | 858-810-1730 |
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| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 |
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| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
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