What are melons?

Most people don't know that melons, squashes, and cucumbers are in the same gourd family. Most melons have similar structure to winter squash with thick flesh and inner seed-filled midsection. So what is the difference between melons and squashes? It's how they're used. Squash is considered a vegetable, while melons are known as fruits with sweet and juicy flavor.

Health Benefits

Melons are a good source of potassium and vitamin C. They have high water content are relatively low in calories, and also fat and cholesterol free.

Melon Varieties and Cultivars

Cantaloupe Casaba Crenshaw Honeydew Juan Canary Orange-flesh Honeydew Pepino Persian Santa Claus Seedless Watermelon Watermelon Yellow-flesh Watermelon