CALIFORNIA GROWN
California’s cantaloupes are famous for their sweetness and vibrant flavor, thanks to the Golden State's perfect growing conditions. It all begins with planting seeds in nutrient-rich soil during the spring. Cantaloupes love warm, dry climates, and California’s Central Valley provides just that.
The California sun is vital to ripening melons, boosting their natural sugars for that perfect sweet taste. Come summer, when the cantaloupes reach their peak ripeness, farmers check for color, texture, and aroma to pick them at just the right moment. These melons are then carefully handled to avoid bruising and shipped quickly to ensure they arrive fresh and ready for you.
In California, cantaloupe production is centered in the fertile Central Valley. This region has the perfect blend of climate, soil, and water resources for growing top-quality cantaloupes. The area's hot, dry summers and cool, mild winters are perfect for growing cantaloupes. The sandy loam soil allows excellent drainage, preventing root rot and ensuring healthy plants. California cantaloupe farmers use advanced techniques and technology to maximize yield and quality, keeping California's cantaloupes a favorite nationwide.
While we often think of pickling as something we do with vegetables, you can pickle various fruits, too. Pickling fruit involves immersing it in a brine made from vinegar, sugar, and spices. This preserves the fruit and gives it a deliciously tangy, sweet, and savory flavor. Pickled fruit is super versatile. It’s great in salads, cheese boards, and cocktails. The acidity and sweetness of pickled fruit add a fantastic contrast to rich, creamy cheeses, smoked meats, and fresh greens.
To See The Ingredients For This Sparkling Rosé-Pickled Cantaloupe
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At CA GROWN, we’re passionate about celebrating the diversity and quality of produce grown in the Golden State. Our mission is to educate consumers about where their food comes from and the hardworking farmers who bring it to market.
California farmers are dedicated to using environmentally friendly practices, conserving water, and protecting the land for future generations. By choosing CA GROWN, you’re not only enjoying the freshest and most flavorful fruits and vegetables but, also helping sustain local agriculture.
To help consumers recognize California's role in food production and to connect them with the farmers, ranchers, and farmworkers that grow over 400 specialty crops in the Golden State. And Since California produces over 50% of the nation's produce, we have lots of stories to tell.