September 2008
Melons
Yummy Northwest photo
O luscious melons grown right here in the Pacific Northwest.
Also enjoy an article about garlic by The Growing Gardener.
Quick links
Here are live links for sites mentioned in the September 2008 .pdf format:
Growing melons in a greenhouse (also information on hand-pollinating squash blossoms)
Growing melons in cool, short-season areas
Tips for growing melons in Oregon
Festivals
August 23
Dixon Melon Days, Dixon, Mont.
September 5-7
Winston-Dillard Melon Festival, Winston, Ore.
Book
Melons for the Passionate Grower, by Amy Goldman
Melon nutrients - a comparison (per 100 grams)
Source: USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference
|
Type |
Protein |
Fiber |
Calcium |
Potassium |
Vitamin A |
Vitamin C |
|
Cantaloupe |
0.84 g |
0.9 g |
9 mg |
267 mg |
3382 IU |
36.7 mg |
|
Honeydew |
0.54 g |
0.8 g |
6 mg |
228 mg |
50 IU |
18 mg |
|
Watermelon |
0.61 g |
0.4 g |
7 mg |
112 mg |
569 IU |
8.1 mg |
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