Rockmelon in field

We produce rockmelon from February to March supplying both wholesale and retail markets, including many nationwide supermarkets.

Varieties Grown

Fresh cut

Availability

Feb - March

Nutritional Highlights

  • Low in calories
  • Excellent source of Vitamin A
  • Contain Vitamin C and Folate (Vitamin B9)
  • High water content

Selection and Storage

Look for a beige or golden colour with a well-defined netted (webbed) pattern. Store at room temperature until ripe; once ripe, refrigerate to extend freshness. Use within 3–5 days after ripening.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 1 wedge (150g)

Calories: 51

  Average Quantity per serving % Daily intake per serving Average Quantity per 100
Energy (kJ/Cal) 200 2 130
Protein (g) 0.9 2 0.6
Fat, total (g) 0.4 1 0.2
- saturated (g) 0.01 0 0.01
Carbohydrate (g) 9.6 3 6.4
- sugars (g) 9.6 11 6.4
Dietary fibre (g) 1.2 4 0.8
Sodium (mg) 15 1 10
Percentage Daily Intakes are based on an average adult diet of 8700 kJ. Your daily Intakes may be higher or lower depending on your energy needs. *Recommended Dietary Intake (Average Adult) Source: The Concise New Zealand Food Composition Tables, 10th Edition, Plant & Food Research - 2014