Pepino Melon
Quantity: 1 Melon or Full Case (6.6lb)
Origin: Ecuador
Seasonality: Early Spring
Tree Ripened x By Air
While "Pepino" is Spanish for Cucumber, this tiny melon isn't actually related to the cucumber family. Unlike most melons which grow on vines, the Pepino melon grows on an evergreen plant. This melon is not known for its sweetness, but rather for its refreshing cucumber flavour that makes it great for eating raw, or adding to salads. Surprisingly, the seeds house a sweeter, almost banana smoothie, taste.
Pepino Melons have no sugar, making them a great fruit for anyone watching their sugar intake while also craving a refreshing treat.
Note: Greener Pepino Melons will have a more mild flavour than yellow melons. If you want to ripen the green ones up you can leave them on your counter.
Preparation Ideas: cut the skin off and enjoy! Pepinos make for a great mango or cucumber substitute in Thai salads.
Delivery
Local Delivery Monday-Friday. Order cut off for same day delivery is 8am.
Local Delivery Time Slots:
9am - 3pm (by request) | 10am-4pm (by request) | 12pm - 6pm | 2pm-8pm
Zone 1 (1-49km from Warehouse):
- $29.99-$99.99 - $6.99 Delivery
- $100+ - Free Delivery
Zone 2 (50-64km from Warehouse):
- $29.99-$149.99 - $24.99 Delivery
- $150+ - Free Delivery
Zone 3 (65-80km from Warehouse):
- $29.99-$199.99 - $39.99 Delivery
- $200+ - Free Delivery
Canada Wide Delivery available. Days and times vary.
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Chefs & Produce Managers
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Tree Ripened & By Air
Tree/Vine Ripened & By Air means this fruit reached optimal time on the tree and/or vine before being flown over, rather than shipped on a boat. Our fruit arrives within 3-4 days of being picked, as opposed to 14-21 days by boat.
Return Policy
To be eligible for a return contact us within 48 hours of receiving your delivery. Your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unused, and in its original packaging.
Please note that any products on sale are not eligible for returns. If you receive unusable product please contact us for a store credit.
Depending on the product; how it was stored and the condition it is in after 48 hours we can still offer refunds or store credits on a case to case basis.
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