SC - Re: Trencher Request

[Elaine Koogler]

> > Although I agree with your views on maize and potatoes. 
> Steak is western
> > culture period and so is watermelon. :-)
> > 
> > Ras
> > 
> 	What other melons were available in southern Europe 
> from say 1300
> on? Margarite

Probably the various varieties of Cucumis melo; Persian, casaba, honeydew,
muskmelon, cantaloupe.  They are of Asiatic origin, but have been grown
around the Mediterranean for a long time.

Watermelons are Citrullis vulgaris and are of African origin.

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