Half a rockmelon is the perfect size for two. Sweet, fragrant, and deeply orange-fleshed, a good rockmelon hits that balance of honeyed sweetness and floral fragrance that makes it one of the most satisfying fruits of the warmer months. Already halved and ready to scoop, it takes all the effort out of the decision.Rockmelons are at their best in summer, from December through February, when warm growing conditions produce the sweetest, most aromatic fruit. That is the time to buy them.Look for cut rockmelon with deep orange flesh, no white or pale patches near the skin, and a strong, sweet melon fragrance. Avoid any that look watery or have started to pull away from the skin.Scoop and eat fresh, cube into a fruit salad, wrap with prosciutto for a classic starter, or blend into a chilled soup. Store cut melon in the fridge and eat within two days.
