Basic Information
Honeydews are silvery white, smooth and round. They usually have green or white flesh. New varieties may have orange or pink tinged flesh. They average from 2 to 4 pounds.
U.S. Grades
U.S. No. 1, U.S. Commercial, U.S. No.2
Storage Conditions
Shipper recommendations vary. Ripe or ethylene treated melons are sometimes shipped or held for short periods at 36.5 to 41° F. Chilling damage may occur if held at these temperatures for extended periods. USDA recommends 45 to 50° F (7 to 10° C) http://www.ams.usda.gov/tmd/export/ fruits__vegetables _temperatures.htm
