Melons are large juicy round fruits, various members of the Cucurbitaceae family. They refer to either the plants or the fruits. They grow as vines. And though melons are fruits, some varieties are considered culinary vegetables.
Melons can be easily improved and cross-cultivated, resulting in many different new tasty varieties. When they ripen (normally marked by their strong, good smell), keep them in the refrigerator as they are best served cold. Read the rest of this entry »
Agricultural Biodiversity 