Cantaloupe

Cantaloupe Melon

Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis

Delicious 51 PMR from Meadowlark Heart

About the Delicious 51 PMR:

Bred by Dr. Munger and the team at Cornell University, this northern variety cantaloupe runs 4-5 pounds with well-netted exterior and sweet, salmon-orange flesh with excellent flavor and texture.

Storage:

A cantaloupe can last 5-15 days in a humid environment; for best results, place your cantaloupe in your refrigerator’s crisper.

Preparation:

Wash and scrub the outside of the melon. Place on a cutting board and using a large knife, cut in half. Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds. Slide into wedges and serve or cut into smaller pieces.

Nutrition Information:

1 cup of cantaloupe is 55 calories and contains 100% of your recommended daily allowance of vitamin A, more than 50% of your recommended daily allowance of vitamin C, 1.5 grams of fiber, and is a good source of potassium.