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What do you know about Melons?
What do you wonder about Melons?
Elementary Melons Video
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Minnesota Melons
Melons grow on vines.
The melon vines grow in fields on Minnesota farms
Minnesota Melons
Minnesota Melons
You will be eating melons from:
Share farm name, location, images, videos, etc.
Find Your Tastes!
There are many different types of melons grown in Minnesota!
Honeydew melons are usually smooth on the outside and light green on the inside. When they are ripe, they are very sweet.
Cantaloupe melons can be smooth or look “netted on the outside” and are usually orange on the inside. They have a sweet, mild flavor
Watermelons can be green veined or solid green on the outside and are usually red, yellow or orange on the inside. They can be seedless or have seeds.
Try many different melons to find out which you like best!
Honeydew Melon
Cantaloupe
Watermelon
Celebrate Culture!
Sometimes melons have different names in cultures and locations around the world.
For example, in Australia, cantaloupe is called “rockmelon”
Do some investigating to see if you can discover other names for melons.
Connect to your Community
Melons like to grow in warm, sunny weather so our Minnesota summer is perfect.
Most melons are ready to be picked and ate in August and September.
Can you think of events and celebrations in your community that happen at the end of summer? Are melons part of the celebration?
Melons Fun Facts!