Author: Lorraine Wade

Orange watermelons have a delicate, mildly sweet flavor with subtle tropical, honeyed nuances. Dessert Cafe Liz Watermelon with Arak and Basil Greg Cooks Spicy Watermelon Soup What does it mean if a watermelon is orange? The difference in color is primarily due to the concentration of pigment cells, such as lycopene and beta-carotene. Red watermelons […]

The “broken heart,” “hollow heart” or cracked center that is sometimes found inside a watermelon is caused by weather conditions during the growing season. This flesh is still good and safe to eat. Some folks say watermelon with these internal cracks are sweeter due to concentration of the sugars. Can you eat a cracked watermelon? […]

Watermelon transplants are also susceptible to maggots where they move from root balls into the stem. Can watermelons have worms? Symptoms: Melon worms are elongate greenish larvae with darker head that cause severe feeding damage to vines and fruit of most melons. Closely related to the pickle worm that attack cucumbers. In areas that never […]

Breast Cancer. Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Psoriatic Arthritis. Migraine. Multiple Sclerosis. Psoriasis. What are the 10 benefits of watermelon? Health benefits of watermelon: 10 reasons to eat more watermelon this summer Muscle soreness. Reduces kidney disorders. Hydrates your body. Help prevent cancer. Help prevent asthma. Lowers blood pressure. Good for your heart. Improves digestion. Is watermelon […]

In reality, what’s happened to this watermelon is a natural condition called “hollow heart.” That’s right. This piece of fruit literally looked exactly like that when it was cut open. “Hollow heart” develops when there is poor pollination during the growth process that creates cracks inside of the watermelon. Why does my watermelon have holes? […]

Watermelon rind benefits are many, and even after you have finished eating the watermelon, the rind can be composted, providing additional nutrients, moisture, and nitrogen for your compost pile. They are contributing to the final compost and subsequently the garden and plants. Can you throw watermelon rinds outside? The rind, which is the green skin […]

coli O157:H7 and Listeria can find their way into many crops, Salmonella seems to be the bacterial pathogen of greatest concern with melons. Salmonellosis can be a severe illness and the infection leads to complications with reactive arthritis and other chronic diseases in about 15 percent of cases. Can watermelon cause bacterial infection? Experts say […]

Though the sealed container has prevented the fruit from getting slimy or growing mold, the melon can still be bad, and could potentially make you sick. If you take a bite and the fruit is sour or fizzy, spit it out and chuck the rest. What happens if I eat a bad watermelon? Consuming spoiled […]

White Wonder watermelons, botanically classified as Citrullus lanatus, are a rare watermelon variety belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family. What does it mean if a watermelon is white 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 red-fleshed watermelon […]

Most of the people eat fruit seeds and plant residuals do not develop appendicitis generally. Ratio of acute appendicitis caused by plants is minimal in all appendectomised patients. Nevertheless, we would like to suggest undigested fruit seeds shouldn’t be eaten and plants be chewed well. What food irritates the appendix? Foods to avoid Processed, fried, […]

Black Diamond is a classic oblong watermelon with a black-green rind covering bright red, crisp, flavorful flesh. In the 1950s, Black Diamond was a very popular home garden variety. Fruits have gray-black seeds (perfect for seed spitting contests) and can grow quite large. Are black watermelons seedless? As it turns out, black seedless watermelons, as […]

A handful of watermelon seeds contains about 0.29 mg of iron, or about 1.6 percent of the daily value. It might not seem like much, but the NIH only recommends adults get 18 mg in their day. Can I eat watermelon seeds everyday? Consumption of the watermelon seeds daily in moderate quantity helps in boosting […]

Product Details These melons are round and can grow up to 25 pounds. Choose a site with good drainage, good air circulation and full sun. These are ready to harvest when skin on underside turns yellow and when a thump with knuckles produce a hollow sound. Where are watermelon seeds located? Once the watermelon has […]

The Difference Between Seeded and Seedless Watermelon The difference between the two is that while traditional, seeded watermelon contains hard black seeds, seedless watermelon has been bred to produce very soft and pliant edible seeds. Which watermelon is seedless? Seedless melons are referred to as triploid melons while ordinary seeded watermelons are called diploid melons, […]

If the field spot is white that’s a sign that the melon is not quite ripe. Larger “webbing” or “sugar spots” means that the melon is seeping out sugar and is usually the sign of sweet melon. Look for dark & dull melons which is a sign that the melon is ripe. When the melon […]

The Victorinox 40286 12″ watermelon knife is perfect for cutting into fresh melons with ease. Whether you serve steak with watermelon salad, boozy watermelon beverages, or simply cut up the fruit for a fresh and healthy side dish, you need a sharp and reliable knife to cut through melon. What kind of knife do you […]

Once cut, watermelon should always be stored in the fridge. Wrap the cut side tightly with cling film. Try to replace the cling film each time you re-wrap your watermelon. Store cut pieces of melon in an air-tight container in the fridge. How long is watermelon good for once cut? three to five daysAccording to […]

How to Grow Black Diamond Watermelon From Seed Plant the seeds 1/4 inch deep and lightly cover with seed starting mix. Keep the soil moist and warm. Once seedlings appear, reduce watering. When seedlings grow their first true leaves, cut back on watering again. Where do black watermelons come from? Vierra Farms grows black seedless […]

Eating watermelon during pregnancy is generally considered safe. However, this fruit is moderately rich in carbs and low in fiber, a combination that can cause blood sugar levels to spike ( 1 ). Why watermelon is not good during pregnancy? The water content of the watermelons keeps the body hydrated. It also flushes out the […]

Watermelons were introduced to Japan from China in the beginning of the Edo Period (1603-1867). There is a traditional summertime game called suika-wari (watermelon splitting), in which a watermelon is placed on the ground and participants take turns being spun around and trying to split it open with a stick. Where did watermelons come from […]