Honey melon

This melon grows on an annual vine, which is frost tender. It is widely cultivated both commercially and in home gardens for its mild-flavored, refreshing fruit. Honeydew melons have a smooth and waxy rind, which can be yellow or green.

The flesh is pale green and watery and can be eaten raw or dried. These melons usually ripen in late summer or early fall, following flowering in early to mid-summer months. Honeydews are rich in Vitamin C and Vitamin B and are very low in calories. The seeds are also quite tasty and can be eaten raw or roasted.

The plant itself is very easy to grow as long as you have several months of warm weather in succession each year. It is a self-fertile plant, requires a full sun position, and consistently moist soil. It grows particularly well when paired with sunflowers and corn.