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Honeydew

蜜瓜 · tembikai susu

Honeydew in October (this month)

Look for Malaysia, Australia

These origins are in fresh-crop season. USA is stored fruit.

MalaysiaAustraliaUSA
Fresh cropStored / lateNot shipping
Fresh crop now (2)
MY
MalaysiaJohor, Pahang
Fresh crop
Green and orange-flesh honeydew
Harvested all year
Grown all year and trucked in fresh. The everyday honeydew in Singapore.
AU
AustraliaQueensland, Northern Territory, Victoria
Fresh crop
Green honeydew
New crop, harvest 1 month in
Supplied year-round from different states, best Sep–Apr.
Stored or late season (1)
US
USACalifornia, Arizona
Stored
Green honeydew
About 3 months since harvest
Summer crop. Rarely shipped this far.

How to pick at the shelf

  • SkinCreamy-yellow with a slightly waxy, velvety feel. Pure green or chalky white means unripe.
  • WeightHeavy for its size.
  • EndsThe blossom end gives slightly and smells sweet.
  • AvoidBruises, soft spots and a wet stem end.

At home

KeepCounter until ripe, then fridge
Lasts1 week whole, 3–4 days cut

Wrap cut halves tightly. An underripe honeydew softens on the counter but won't get sweeter.

Buying tips (3)
  • Honeydew is good all year from Malaysia, so focus on picking a ripe one rather than the origin.
  • Orange-flesh honeydew is sweeter and more fragrant than the usual green.
  • Cut honeydew should be pale green to the rind, with no glassy or watery patches.

Common questions

When is honeydew season in Singapore?
Malaysia: all year; Australia: Sep–Apr; USA: Jul–Sep. Fresh-crop months by origin.
Which country's honeydew is best in October?
Look for Malaysia, Australia.
How do I pick a ripe honeydew?
Skin: Creamy-yellow with a slightly waxy, velvety feel. Pure green or chalky white means unripe. Weight: Heavy for its size. Ends: The blossom end gives slightly and smells sweet. Avoid: Bruises, soft spots and a wet stem end.
How should I store honeydew?
Counter until ripe, then fridge. Lasts 1 week whole, 3–4 days cut. Wrap cut halves tightly. An underripe honeydew softens on the counter but won't get sweeter.

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