They are available all year, but are most abundant during the summer months, May through September.
Most melons are sensitive to cold and grow best in a hot, dry climate.
A few varieties have been developed to grow in northern regions, including Maine. The nutritive value of melons greatly depends on the variety of melon. Most are excellent sources of vitamin C and potassium. The great thing about melons is that the calorie and fat values are low. Selection Cantaloupe, honeydew and watermelon are best known melons, but also try casaba, crenshaw or Persian, available in supermarkets and some roadside stands.