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The cantaloupe (/ ˈ k æ n t ə l oʊ p / KAN-tə-lohp) is a type of true melon (Cucumis melo) with sweet, aromatic, and usually orange flesh.Originally, cantaloupe refers to the true cantaloupe or European cantaloupe with non- to slightly netted and often ribbed rind.
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Joshua Carter taps a watermelon and listens to the sound it makes. Just by the sound, he can tell whether a melon is ripe or if it still needs more time. / Credit: CBS News Philadelphia.
The melon takes 80–85 days from planting to harvest. [45] The 'Melitopolski' has small, round fruits roughly 28–30 cm (11–12 in) in diameter. It is an early ripening variety that originated from the Astrakhan region of Russia, an area known for cultivation of watermelons.
Ripening is a process in fruits that causes them to become more palatable. In general, fruit becomes sweeter , less green, and softer as it ripens. Even though the acidity of fruit increases as it ripens, the higher acidity level does not make the fruit seem tarter.
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RCWW, Inc./Getty Images. Average Price: 75 cents per pound How to Serve Cantaloupe: Melon Salad with Chili Powder, Mint, Lime and Flaky Sea Salt; Cantaloupe-Mint Sorbet; Frozen Cantaloupe Cocktail ...
The Yubari King is a hybrid of two other cantaloupe cultivars: Earl's Favourite and Burpee's "Spicy" Cantaloupe. [2] The hybrid's scientific name is Cucumis melo L. var. reticulatus Naud. cv. Yubari King. Six Yubari King melons packed in cardboard for transport. A top-grade melon is to be perfectly round and have an exceptionally smooth rind.