Cantaloupe

Florida produces 54 million pounds of cantaloupe each year across 2,400 acres. Cantaloupes are ready to be harvested just 90 days after planting, and their vines can reach up to 5 feet long! Cantaloupe is the most popular type of melon in the United States.

Harvesting & Packing

Discuss with your youth how cantaloupes are harvested, packed, and put on their way to your grocery store with this video from The Produce Nerd.

Honeydew Vs Cantaloupe

What's the main difference between cantaloupe and honeydew melon?

Other Resources & Curriculum