Varieties: Crenshaw, Hales Best, Imperial 45, Iroquois, Mushmelon, Muskmelon, Persian, Rockmelon, Top Mark. 1  Cantaloupe generally refers to any melon with the familiar orange, juicy flesh. In times past, it referred only to those smooth, non-netted varieties native to Europe. 2  Growing fruit is easy and fun!
Buckwheat is high in iron so it is a good blood builder. It also prevents osteoporosis because of its high boron and calcium levels. Sprouted buckwheat is high in bioflavonoids, flavonols and co-enzyme Q10.
Main culinary uses of buckwheat: 1  Buckwheat flour-may be used to make gluten free crepes and pancakes. 2  Up to half the rice, bean, sorghum or soy flour in gluten free recipes may be used to make muffins, rolls, bread and cookies. 3  Buckwheat flour also works well as a thickener for sauces, soups and casseroles. Soba noodles â buckwheat flour is mixed with wheat flour to produce Japanese noodles called âsoba noodlesâ. 2  The buckwheat flour content ranges from 50% to 80% depending on the type of noodle produced.