Some products at the Cambridge Farmers' Market are only available during certain seasons because different crops grow at different times of the year. Below is a list of what's in season each month. Please note these are approximate dates and may vary according to local weather.
Be sure to check out our feature item each month for food tips and recipes.
September Feature: Melons
What to look for when buying/picking:
- Choose melons that are firm and avoid ones that are bruised or damaged. Melons can become contaminated through bruises and damaged parts of the hard outer rind/skin.
- Some melons may have blemishes on one side. This is usually where the melon was resting on the ground during growth. These blemishes do not make a melon unsafe to eat.
- If buying pre-cut melons, make sure they are refrigerated.
Other Facts:
Tip: Substitute tomato for watermelon in your sandwich for a sweeter taste while still maintaining a nice crunch!
Melons do not ripen after it is picked, so once a cantaloupe is removed from the vine it will not sweeten any further.
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