Cantaloupe and American Persimmon Facts
Facts about
- Cantaloupe is known as rock-melon in some parts of the world.
- Christopher columbus first introduced cantaloupes to north america in 1494.
- The name 'Cantaloupe' as it is cultivated in papal gardens of cantaloupes, Italy.
  
- It is said that formation of seeds inside the persimmon fruit shows what type of winter is coming(type of snow).
- There are about 2000 varieties of this fruit.
- The American persimmon has another name 'Possumwood'.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
No
  
Beer
Yes
  
No
  
Spirits
Yes
  
No
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
China
  
China
  
Other Countries
Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America
  
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
  
Top Importer
United States of America
  
United States of America
  
Top Exporter
Spain
  
United States of America