Watermelons

The varieties of watermelon consumed today, can reach several pounds of weight. Watermelon on the exterior is smooth, with pain shades of green and sometimes with alternating dark and light green stripes. The bark is hardshell with a thickness of about one centimetre and with white colour inside. The main part of the watermelon inside is soft, red, contains many black (or white) seeds and holds large quantities of water. A watermelon contains sugar at around 6% and water by 91%. Like many other fruits, watermelon contains great amounts of vitamin C.

Mandarins

The small mandarins may at first glance not impress with their tiny size, but has nutrients that are more than impressive. Rich in fiber and vitamins A and C, which shield the body against viruses and infections, mandarins are also a valuable source of carbohydrates, iron, carotene, and phosphorus. But the magic ingredients don't stop here. Sodium, protein, calcium, potassium, magnesium and folic acid are some more of the valuable nutrients.

Oranges

The orange is a fruit which comes from orange trees and it is one of the most popular citrus. Its shape is spherical or oval, and the peel is either thick or thin, depending on the variety. Regarding the flesh, it is typically orange or blood orange - to - red variety. The outer surface of the peel is relatively uneven and has small glandular specks, producing aromatic essential oil.

Orange is the golden fruit of the Mediterranean, and is the most important and delicious source of vitamins. Specifically, the juice from oranges has the highest content of vitamin C and is found in every healthy diet. Oranges are very important in every diet because while it is very rich in vitamins and minerals essential to our body, it also contains very few calories. Oranges are also rich in vitamin A, potassium, sodium, iron, calcium, phosphorus, protein and water.

Everyday, new studies are bringing to light more and more beneficial properties from eating oranges. It revitalises the immune system, it helps the body to defend itself in many viruses, and finally, it protects from hypertension, heart attacks, and strokes.

Varieties

Navel
It is the predominant variety (about 60%) of the Greek production. Grown mainly in the land of Argolis. The fruit is large, spherical and sometimes protruding navel. The flesh is crisp with a nice fragrance and seeded. A modulus juice yield, having a slightly bitter.
Collected from November to March.

Navelina
They have spherical wrist, slightly oval, medium size, with a small belly button and without spores. Their flesh is less sweet than the Merlin but with more juice.  
Collected from October to January.

Valencia
They have spherical wrist, slightly oval, medium size, with a small belly button and without spores. Their flesh is less sweet than the Merlin but with more juice.  
Collected from October to January‍

Lemons

Lemons are the fruit that comes from lemon trees, and it belongs to the citrus family. It is mainly used in cooking in the form of juice or with the peel to make sweets. Lemon juice contains about 5% citric acid and that is the reason that it has sour taste. Main lemon varieties are Interntonato, Maglino, Zampetaki, and Adamopoulou. Lemons contain vitamin C, which is considered the ideal medicine to treat infections and other health problems. The harvest in Greece is mostly from October to the end of March.

Potatoes

Potatoes are a widely cultivated root vegetable that is now one of the most commonly consumed and versatile crops worldwide. Potatoes come in a variety of colors, shapes, and sizes, and can be cooked in many different ways. In terms of nutrition, potatoes are a good source of carbohydrates, dietary fiber, vitamin C, potassium, and other essential vitamins and minerals. They are also low in fat and calories, making them a healthy option for those watching their weight.