What is the white, chalky power that covers ripe winter melon?

If it is in your garden you should have a better grip on the melon's life and know when it should be edible. When purchasing melons from a grocery store it can be difficult. I usually sniff the butt. That area where the fruit was seperated from the vine. read more

A Santa Claus melon or piel de sapo is ripe when it is a deep yellow shade, rather than mostly green. In addition, you will notice that the blossom ends will become a little bit soft, yielding to pressure. Don't expect to find the usual melon aroma as a sign of ripeness. The skin is too thick for this. read more

The unripe winter melon helps to balance Pitta. Mid-ripe winter melon is coolant and increases Kapha. Old winter melon (Fully ripe), is not so coolant, sweet, alkaline, easy to digest and improves digestion strength. read more