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Description/Taste
The Honeydew is round to oval and somewhat larger than the typical cantaloupe, ranging from 4 to 8 pounds. It has a smooth firm outer rind that turns from green to whitish yellow as it matures, transforming from very hard and smooth to almost velvety with a slight stickiness. The crisp yet juicy flesh is medium to pale green with the deepest shade occurring just below the skin. If the blossom end yields to gentle pressure, the melon is ready to eat. Once a Honeydew melon is picked, it may soften but can no longer get any sweeter. Vine-ripened melons picked at their peak maturity will have the best flavor and highest sugar content.
Seasons/Availability
Honeydew melons are available year-round.
Current Facts
The Honeydew melon is muskmelon variety falling under the Honeydew cultivator group, Cucumis melo inodorus. Winter melons are called such because they ripen slowly and are not ready to eat until late fall. The Honeydew melon, sometimes called the Balian or Wallace melon, is like other winter melons, in that it is hardy and has a long shelf-life. This contributes highly to its commercial value and long-lived success. In America it is one of the most commercially successful winter melons on the market today, this is due largely in part to its exceptionally sweet flesh that can reach up to sixteen degrees on the Brix refractometer reading.
Nutritional Value
Honeydew melons are a good source of vitamins C and B6 as well as potassium and fiber.
Applications
Honeydew melons are most often used in fresh preparations such as fruit salads or cold soups. The pureed flesh can be added to sauces, smoothies, cocktails and syrups. The sweet flavor of the Honeydew melon will complement breakfast and dessert preparations. Honeydew pairs well with lime, mint, basil, sweet cream, cottage cheese, fruity olive oil and fresh berries. Store unripe melons at room temperature. Refrigerate ripe melons in a plastic bag for two to three days. Once cut, cover and keep refrigerated.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
In France the Honeydew melon was originally known as Melon d'Antibes Blanc d'Hiver or White Antibes Winter melon.
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. In 1911 in New York a White Antibes melon was served in a dish at a restaurant and a guest that evening found the melon to be to exceptional that he saved a seed and sent it to the plant breeder John E. Gauger in Colorado to grow. In 1915 the USDA identified the melon as White Antibes and the melon was renamed Honeydew. Like many varieties of melon the Honeydew plants thrive in a hot dry climate.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Petite Madeline Bakery | Oceanside CA | 760-231-7300 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Marriott Marquis North Tower | San Diego CA | 619-234-1500 |
| The Tavern Bar | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| Homestead Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-209-0149 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 619-955-8495 |
| Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-640-0494 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| California Center for the Arts | Escondido CA | 760-839-4107 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Shore Rider | La Jolla CA | 858-412-5308 |
| Bikram's Students | San Diego CA | 619-220-6811 |
| Feast on This Culinary & Event Production | San Diego CA | 858-597-0740 |
| The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering (Medical Cntr Dr.) | La Jolla CA | 858-699-4129 |
| InterContinental Banquet Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Town & Country San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-291-7131 |
| Snooze H.C, LLC | San Diego CA | 619-500-3344 |
| The French Oven Bakery and Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-857-0040 |
| University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Toast Catering | san diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| Currant 2019 | San Diego CA | 619-702-6309 |
| TBR & Mason Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-609-9245 |
| Surf Side Cuisine (Deli) | San Diego CA | 619-507-0891 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad - 7 Mile | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Whiskey Girl | San Diego CA | 619-236-1616 |
| Marriott Courtyard | San Diego CA | 619-446-3008 |
| Red Tail Catering | San Marcos CA | 858-605-8219 |
| The Glass Door | San Diego CA | 619-544-0164 |
| Lafayette Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
| Cove House | La Jolla CA | 8589990034 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering | San Diego CA | 858-350-2700 |
| insideOUT | San Diego CA | 619-793-9221 |
| Paradise Point Resort Barefoot | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Miho Faculty Club | La Jolla CA | 619-323-2866 |
| Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Seasalt | Del Mar CA | 858-755-7100 |
| Pacific Beach Ale House Bar | San Diego CA | 858-581-2337 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| The Patio Marketplace Intersect | Irvine CA | 858-270-9900 |
| The Mission : Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-232-7662 |
| Addison Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-350-7600 |
| Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-417-9251 |
| Ketch Grill and Taps | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Seasons of La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-456-8619 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| Pendry SD (Provisional) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Volcano Rabbit | San Diego CA | 619-232-8226 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| Four Points Sheraton-SeaWorld | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Marriott Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-696-0234 x6051 |
| The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-451-9100 |
| Fort Oak | San Diego CA | 619-795-6901 |
| Raised By Wolves | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Eco Caters Organics | San Diego CA | 619-997-8792 |
| Ramada Hotel North and Conference Center | San Diego CA | 858-278-0800 |
| The Mission : Mission Beach | San Diego CA | 858-488-9060 |
| The Florence (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-433-1545 |
| Rabbit Hole | San Diego CA | 619-255-4653 |
| Miguel's 4S Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
| Miguel's Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Cody's at the Cove | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0040 |
| Rubicon Deli India Street | San Diego CA | 619-200-4201 |
| Hilltop Winery | Valley Center CA | 760-913-1013 |
| Huynh Le | San Diego CA | 858-254-1504 |
| Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Hornblower Cruises | San Diego CA | 619-686-8733 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Et Fresh | San Diegp CA | 510-910-2298 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Mitch's Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-222-8787 |
| Marriott Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-6029 |
| Arrowood Golf Course | Oceanside CA | 760-967-8400 |
| The Crossings | Carlsbad CA | 760-444-1800 |
| Hotel La Jolla & CUSP | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| JSIX American restaurant & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-531-8744 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Hotel Indigo | San Diego CA | 619-906-4805 |
| The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| Theatre Box-San Diego | San Diego CA | 6198142225 |
| Lucky Bolt | San Diego CA | 917-969-9500 |
| Come On In Paseo | San Diego CA | 858-523-0221 |
| Continental Catering Inc | La Mesa CA | 619-698-3500 |
| The Guild Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-373-3184 |
| Ocean Beach Surf Lodge | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Breakfast Bitch | San Diego CA | 424-288-0408 |
| Craft and Commerce Bar | San Diego CA | 619-269-0288 |
| Marriott Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-3000 x6335 |
| Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
| The Pearl Hotel (Brunch) | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Hotel Palomar-Salt Box | San Diego CA | 619-515-3003 |
| The Corner Drafthouse | San Diego CA | 619-255-2631 |
| Morgan Run Resort and Club | Rancho Sante Fe CA | 858-756-2471 |
| West Root 2019 | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 858-273-8440 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Olive Tree Marketplace | San Diego CA | 619-224-0443 |
| Counterpoint | San Diego CA | 619-564-6722 |
| Agave Coffee and Cafe | Chula Vista CA | 619-427-2250 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
| Yoann Taboyan, Personal Chef | San Diego CA | 347-277-1958 |
| Coin-Op Game Room | San Diego CA | 818-448-0129 |
| California Grinders 2019 | San Diego CA | 201-739-1966 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Claire's on Cedros - SKSB | Solana Beach CA | 858-259-8597 |
| St. Paul's Villa | San Diego CA | 619-232-2996 |
| Polite Provisions | San Diego CA | 619-677-3784 |
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Fish Market Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-232-3474 |
| Harvest Kitchen | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
| Rubicon Deli-UTC | San Diego CA | 619-200-4201 |
| The Rambler Motel | Chula Vista CA | 858-273-8440 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| The LOT (La Jolla) | La Jolla CA | 619-987-9537 |
| Miho Gastrotruck Midway | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Shogun Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| International Smoke Del Mar | San Diego CA | 702-683-7590 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Jo's Mission Hills Diner | San Diego CA | 619-417-3801 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Bread & Cie Café | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Sheldons Service Station | La Mesa CA | 619-741-8577 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Old Town Mexican café | San Diego CA | 619-297-4330 |
| Bread & Cie Bakery | San Diego CA | 619-688-1788 |
| Wrench and Rodent | Oceanside CA | 760-840-1976 |
| Third Corner Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-223-2700 |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| The LOT (Liberty Station) | San Diego CA | 619-987-9537 |
| Pantai Inn | La Jolla CA | 858-224-7600 |
| Mille Fleurs | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-3085 |
| InterContinental San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Morning Glory (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-629-0302 |
| The LOT (Fashion Island) | Newport Beach CA | 949-281-0069 |
| Eddie V's Prime Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-615-0281 |
| Miguel's Cocina Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2401 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| The Roxy Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2899 |
| The Compass Bar | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| Vineyard Gourmet Catering | Temecula CA | 951-858-1585 |
| Legoland Hotel 1 | Carlsbad CA | 760-444-5601 |
| The Barrel Room | San Diego CA | 858-673-7512 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Maretalia Ristorante | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Sirens Restaurant and Bar | San Diego CA | 619-646-5238 |
| Sycamore Den | San Diego CA | 858-366-2586 |
| The Mission : North Park | San Diego CA | 619-220-8992 |
| Knotty Barrel- Rancho | San Diego CA | 858-484-8758 |
| Paradise Point Resort Tidal | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| The Patio on Goldfinch (Mission Hills) | San Diego CA | 619-501-5090 |
| Achilles Coffee Roasters - B St. | San Diego CA | 415-215-5605 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 x4 |
| Pacific Terrace Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-581-3500 |
| Chateau Lake San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-471-0083 |
| Leichtag Foundation | Encinitas CA | 760-230-6772 |
| Monarch School | San Diego CA | 619-651-6604 |
| Paradise Point Resort Tropics | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| San Diego Freedom Ranch | Campo CA | 619-478-5696 |
| The Promiscuous Fork-La Jolla Blvd | La Jolla CA | 858-776-3246 |
| Royal Polaris Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Nutmeg Café & Bakery | San Diego CA | 858-405-2401 |
| Swell Café (Mission Beach) | San Diego CA | 858-270-9900 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| The Florence | San Diego CA | 858-433-1545 |
| The Land & Water Company Bar | Carlsbad CA | 760-729-5263 |
| Beachside Bar and Grill | Encinitas CA | 949-235-5863 |
| Pannikin La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-5453 |
| Jalisco Cantina | Oceanside CA | 760-429-1679 |
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760-603-3700 |
| Town & Country Cold Prep | San Diego CA | 619-291-7131 |
| San Diego Culinary Institute Inc. | La Mesa CA | 619-644-2100 |
| Horton Grand Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-544-1886 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill | Vista CA | 760-509-4424 |
| Brothers' Provisions | San Diego CA | 855-850-2767 |
| Sublime Ale House-San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-510-9220 |
| Galaxy Taco | La Jolla CA | 858-228-5655 |
| Edible Arrangements Poway | Poway CA | 858-748-0500 |
| Moxy San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-376-1850 |
| Hilton Garden Inn | San Diego CA | 858-720-9500 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (Banquets) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Ballast Point Restaurant - Miramar | San Diego CA | 858-790-6900 |
| Searcher | San Diego CA | 619-226-2403 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-543-2764 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| Now Sushi | San Diego CA | 480-429-6666 |
| Mavericks Beach Club | San Diego CA | 858-999-0348 |
| Stone Brewing-Liberty Station Banquets | San Diego CA | 619-269-2100 |
| Blade 1936 | Oceanside CA | 760-231-1456 |
| REPS & Co | San Diego CA | 951-834-8184 |
| Uptown Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-847-4688 |
| The Local-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 858-263-7475 |
| Achilles Coffee Roasters | San Diego CA | 415-215-5605 |
| Maderas Golf Club | Poway CA | 858-451-8100 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Orfila Vineyards & Winery | Oceanside CA | 760-738-6500 |
| Baja Betty's | San Diego CA | 619-269-8510 |
| Crab Catcher La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-454-9587 |
| Drew Lopez | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Island Palms Blue Wave Hotel & Marina | San Diego CA | 619-222-0561 |
| Marriott Courtyard Nolen | San Diego CA | 619-544-1004 |
| Marriot Courtyard Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-291-5270 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| Handlery Hotel & Resort | San Diego CA | 619-298-0511 |
| St. Paul's Plaza | Chula Vista CA | 619-239-6900 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Vue | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| MCRD-Marine Corps Recruit Dept | San Diego CA | 619-725-6478 |
| Decoy Dockside Restaurant | San Marcos CA | 760-653-3230 |
| Miguel's Cocina Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-437-4237 |
| Small Bar (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-795-7998 |
| Le Papagayo | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
| False Idol | San Diego CA | 619-269-2202 |
| Tahona (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| The Morning After | San Diego CA | 619-542-9664 |
| Edible Arrangements Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-313-1681 |
| Huntress (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Harumama Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 858-999-4073 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (Distribution Center) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Serea Restaurant | Coronado CA | 6194356611 |
| Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center | National City CA | 619-434-4281 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-436-5236 |
| Doubletree Hotel Circle | San Diego CA | 619-881-6900 |
| Fireside by The Patio | San Diego CA | 858-270-9900 |
| The Pearl Hotel Bar | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Culinary Concepts | San Diego CA | 858-530-1885 |
| Pendry SD (Pool House) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | El Cajon CA | 619-644-7585 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-657-6473 |
| Pacifica Del Mar Breeze Cafe | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| Urge Gastropub (San Marcos) | San Marcos CA | 760-555-5555 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
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Near Pulo, Jakarta, IndonesiaAbout 28 days ago, 7/22/19 Sharer's comments : melon honey dew at papaya market blok m melawai (south jakarta) 
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Near West Hollywood, California, United StatesAbout 36 days ago, 7/14/19 Sharer's comments : $1ea 
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Near San Diego, CA, United States10407 Friars Rd, San Diego, Ca, 92120 619-563-9165 www.sandiegofarmersoutlet.com About 160 days ago, 3/12/19 Sharer's comments : Honeydew Melon spotted at Farmers Market Outlet. Saturday farm market at Maggie's. Near Ringwood, New Jersey, United States About 401 days ago, 7/14/18 |
