Melons

MelonsCantaloupe: New! Earthgrown Organic Cantaloupe Chunks are now packed 4x12oz.

Musk melons: Regional deals start to finish; call 651-221-0560. Ask for Musky.

Variety Melons: 1 stop shop, J&J stocks the melons as deep as they can go.

Honeydew: Go big green organic.

Watermelon: Fresh Hearts hand cut daily.

SAVE THE PLANET, GO ORGANIC
 

Watermelon nutrition facts:
 

  • 2-cup serving (280 g) has about 80 calories
  • High in Vitamin A (100% of Vitamin A is beta carotene)
  • High in Vitamin C
  • Fat free
  • Watermelons have 40% more lycopene (a cancer-fighting antioxidant) than tomatoes.

Source: USDA

Coming soon: Watermelon Juice

Consumer tips:
1. To test for ripeness, hold the melon firmly with both hands and lightly press the area immediately around the tip of the melon at the opposite end from the stem. Another good indicator of ripeness is a pleasantly sweet aroma.
2. Avoid overripe melons with lumps or soft spots.
3. Keep fresh cut melons refrigerated.

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Melons

Melon Fact: A cantaloupe is not really a cantaloupe. Muskmelons have been masquerading as cantaloupes in the US for a long time. True cantaloupes are not netted, have deep grooves, a hard warty rind, and green or orange flesh.

Watermelon

Watermelons contain about 92% water - what is more refreshing in the summertime than a slice of sweet, fresh watermelon!

Honeydew

Sweet, full of juice, and a favorite of humans since ancient times - considered a sacred food by the Egyptians, adored by Cleopatra, and a favorite food of Napoleon and Josephine.