Honeydew melons have a round to oblong shape and weigh 4 to 5 pounds (1.8 to 2.3 kg). When the melon has reached full maturity, it has a smooth, creamy yellow exterior and light green-colored flesh. The honeydew melon has been grown in France for many years, but is known there as the “White Antibes.” The honeydew is considered to be a winter melon.
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