- Screening Melons for Adaptability in North Carolina
Because of low profit margins in agronomic crops such as corn, soybean, and small grains; and because of nearly a 50% reduction in the tobacco quota over the past four years, North Carolina growers are in are seeking to diversify the crops they grow to.
- HOME & GARDEN INFORMATION CENTER
edu CENTER Cantaloupe and Honeydew Melons Cantaloupe (Cucumis melo) is commonly called muskmelon; however, no true cantaloupes are actually grown commercially in the United States... Snack of the Week Honeydew Melon Wash.
- Melons: Food for the Angels?
Americans appear to agree with this assessment, as per capita use of Melons are consumed frequently as desserts, snacks, fruit salads, breakfast in many other creative ways (e... Teas and Coffees Speciality Teas Fruit and Herbal Teas Coffee Beans Fresh.
- Honeydew Melon Commodity Highlight--April 2004
According to a USDA food consumption survey, an estimated 30 percent of honeydews are consumed away from home in restaurants (those with table service) and other was nearly twice as large as for either cantaloup or watermelon, which were each 15 percent.
- Case Study: Quality Assurance for Melons
Common Postharvest defects Cantaloupes: not ripe (melon pulled from the vine, green external color) overripe (orange color, soft) sunken areas on the surface due to scuffing and water loss discolored areas on the surface due to sunburn or scuffing soft.
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