Author: Gerardo Gonzalez

While a seed or two is unlikely to cause health problems for large dogs, it doesn’t take many of them to cause a blockage in small dogs. It’s also unwise to give your dog the rind — the hard green outer skin of a watermelon — as ingesting it can cause gastrointestinal distress that triggers […]

Seedless Watermelons Our seedless watermelon seed selection offers red, yellow or orange fleshed varieties to choose from. An extensive listing of some of the finest seedless watermelon varieties you can grow available in both treated and untreated seeds. Can you buy watermelon with no seeds? First off, seedless watermelons are not completely seed-free. There are […]

Most miniature watermelons are about the same size as a large cantaloupe. They are sweet and crisp and very juicy. Do small watermelons taste better? During our tastings we learned that the larger melons actually have a much more pronounced “watermelon” flavor. Sweeter, richer and with a fuller body, larger melons have a flavor that […]

To make round spheres, grab a melon baller. This makes for a pretty presentation in fruit salads or to place on skewers. Cut the melon in half lengthwise to give more surface area. Just use a melon baller to rotate and scoop out the pieces. How do you cut a fancy watermelon? Technique Cut the […]

If you slice in and are disappointed with the flavor, we’ve found that adding lime zest and juice helps pump it up and honestly… adding a little sugar does too. To make these drinks we pureed the food milled watermelon with sugar, ice and lime juice for a sweet treat. What can I do with […]

Watermelons are not always red (or pink) inside. Some varieties are orange, yellow, or white. But to answer the question as stated, they get their color from lycopene (ψ,ψ-carotene), which is the same substance that gives tomatoes their color. Is watermelon a pink color? But did you know that not all watermelons are pink? In […]

Eating watermelon that isn’t fully ripe isn’t dangerous, but it’s not as good as a ripe melon. The first factor is obviously taste — there’s no point in snacking on a flavorless watermelon. But in addition to flavor, ripe melons also have more nutrients than unripe ones. Is it safe to eat an unripe watermelon? […]

“A bad melon could be one that was harvested too early or too late, held for too long post-harvest, or improperly handled,” Green explains. Soft rinds, brownish colors, or excessive spotting or scarring can all indicate bad cantaloupes, honeydew, and watermelons. What happens if you pick a watermelon too late? Once you pick it, the […]

Black Watermelon Taste “Black Diamond’ watermelons taste mild and delicate due to their high water content, which is more than 92 percent. Over the years, these watermelons have been cultivated to have a more appealing flavor that’s sweet and satisfying, which means they’re an excellent dessert fruit. What is different about a black watermelon? Cut […]

As Brahna Siegelberg writes in Slate, the color of watermelon seeds comes down to one factor: “Maturity.” White watermelon seeds are simply infertile, underdeveloped seeds, and they occur naturally. Why are the seeds white in my watermelon? According to the National Watermelon Promotion Board, the thin, white flecks found in watermelon are actually empty seed […]

The melons have thick, tough skin that is solid deep green, almost gray in color. Inside, however, the flesh is a pale shade of yellow. The flavor has been described as sweet, though not as sweet as other yellow watermelonyellow watermelonThe flesh of watermelons turning yellow is a natural mutation. In fact, the originator of […]

Yellow flesh on your watermelon might come as quite a surprise since the exterior doesn’t look any different than the red variety. The flesh of watermelons turning yellow is a natural mutation. In fact, the originator of our commercial variety, which comes from Africa, is a yellow to white fleshed fruit. Is yellow meat watermelon […]

A black jumbo watermelon auctioned in northern Japan fetched a record 650,000 yen (US$6,100) Friday, making it the most expensive watermelon ever sold in the country — and possibly the world. How much the most expensive watermelon in Japan? World’s Rarest Watermelon in Japan Was Priced Rs 4.5 Lakh in 2019; Check its Price Now. […]

The main reason behind this is that watermelon in Japan—like many other fruits, in fact—is considered a luxury: something you’d give to a really important senpai as a thank you or summer gift rather than something essential for your seasonal diet. Is watermelon common in Japan? Square or cube watermelons are watermelons grown into the […]

So they would need to achieve their final size before the ripening sets in. Or maybe it’s the other way around: They ripen as they grow, and as such the center has the highest concentration of sugar. The sugar is needed by the new seedlings to grow. What is the sweetest part of a watermelon? […]

Regular watermelons take up to 120 days to ripen; if your red one is white inside, it is not ready to eat. Why is my watermelon white on the inside? Cross-Pollination If you buy seed from an unreliable nursery, or are new to saving your own seeds, you may mistakenly grow the offspring of a […]

Making watermelon jam is super easy. All you need to do is puree the watermelon flesh in a blender or food processor, then put it in a pot, add sugar, lemon juice and pectin, then boil for 20 minutes and you are done! Can you preserve watermelon? We think the best way to preserve watermelon […]

If the question ‘can you vacuum seal fresh fruit’ is on your mind, our latest blog is for you! Simply put: Yes, you can vacuum seal fruit! Can you compress watermelon with a FoodSaver? Cut peeled melon into 1-inch wide crosswise slices. Place watermelon slices in vacuum bag ( one per bag) and compress using […]

20-25 minutes. Watermelons digest in 20-25 minutes and various other melons take 30 minutes. Fruits like oranges, grapefruit and bananas around 30 minutes whereas apple, pear, cherries, kiwi takes 40 minutes to digest. Is watermelon hard to digest? But here’s the bad news: Watermelon can also bring on big-time bloating. That’s because it’s packed with […]

Bacterial fruit blotchBacterial fruit blotchBacterial fruit blotch (BFB) affects cucurbit plants around the world and can be a serious threat to farmers because it spreads through contaminated seed. BFB is the result of an infection by Gram-negative Acidovorax citrulli bacteria, which has only been recently studied in detail.https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Bacterial_fruit_blotch What kind of […]