Sprite Melon
Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2005 12:55 pm
Sweet. Vitamin dense. Low calorie. Orgasmic. Lovable.
These melons are one of if not the best I've had. Once we found out the name opf them, we looked online at the nutritional facts and found out more about them. They are super rare melons with 30% more sugar than other melons and can only be grown in ONE place: South Carolina.
Everybody, you HAVE to try these. When showdin somes out, we're going to take a whole one each when we decide to trek to the flea market.
Oh, and by the way, all of them that I've had were seedless. I've never had one with seeds. o.o
These melons are one of if not the best I've had. Once we found out the name opf them, we looked online at the nutritional facts and found out more about them. They are super rare melons with 30% more sugar than other melons and can only be grown in ONE place: South Carolina.
Everybody, you HAVE to try these. When showdin somes out, we're going to take a whole one each when we decide to trek to the flea market.
Oh, and by the way, all of them that I've had were seedless. I've never had one with seeds. o.o
Random source wrote:The Sprite melon is well adapted to North Carolina growing conditions and can be successfully produced from the middle of June through September in eastern North Carolina. This unique melon has a fruity flavor that resembles a cross between a honeydew and pear.
The Sprite melon also has a distinct appearance in which the rind turns from cream to white with yellow mottling when ripe. The flesh is white and crisp much like an apple. The fruit will average from 1 to 1.5 pounds making it a convenient snack size for the consumer. The melon surface will produce a few brown concentric 'sugar cracks' at the calyx (blossom end) when the fruit has a high sugar content. Sugar content in Sprite melons can reach over 18 percent, which is 25 to 30 percent higher than most other melons. One serving provides 150 percent of the daily value of vitamin C and has 0 calories from fat.