From Ancient Times to California Fields – The Story of the Cantaloupe – Fresh From the Field Fridays

This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays, California melons are in from El Centro, and May marks the beginning of California cantaloupe season.

Dan the Produce Man dives deep into the fascinating history of the cantaloupe – from ancient times, to the papal villa where the melon is believed to have received its name, to the American railroad system that helped spread cantaloupes across the United States. Did cantaloupes really kill a pope? And how did they actually help save lives during World War II? Dan breaks it all down.

Also on the table this week – a few early apricots, sweet Coachella Valley corn, and an update on the California cherry crop.

It’s all right here on Fresh from the Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Network, powered by AgLife Media.

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