Category: Fruits

Cut the watermelon in half horizontally. Place one half on a cutting board, flesh down. Cut slices downward 1-2″ wide depending how large you want the sticks. Rotate the cutting board and cut slices downward and perpendicular to the other slices. How do you cut a mini watermelon for a party? Technique Cut the watermelon […]

Cut Watermelon in Half Using a large, sharp chef’s knife, carefully cut the watermelon in half. Place one of the halves, cut side down, on the cutting board. Do you cut watermelon with a serrated knife? I recommend a serrated knife or a bread knife, because I think it’s safer and a little easier to […]

I recommend a serrated knife or a bread knife, because I think it’s safer and a little easier to cut. I like to cut the watermelon from end to end as opposed to across the middle, especially if you’re going to cut nice pretty triangles – like we’re going to do – which are much […]

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 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 […]

Technique Cut the watermelon in half. Cut off the top. I place the pattern (bowl in shape of a heart) on the top of the watermelon. Turn watermelon upside down. Cut watermelon into wedges around the heart. Slice the watermelon heart horizontally into a few slices, so it will be easy to eat for guests. […]

With a sharp knife, slice the watermelon across its width starting from one end. Cut each slice into one-quarter to one-half inch slices until you have reached the other end. Finally, repeat with the remaining quarter and other half of the watermelon. What is the difference between oval and round watermelon? An oval (elongated) shaped […]

Which watermelon is sweeter round or oval? The round-shaped watermelon is sweeter than the oval-shaped one. This is because the concentration of sugar is higher in the red pulp of round watermelons. What shape watermelon is the sweetest? The best watermelons are average sized compared to the others around it but should always feel heavy […]

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 […]

Watermelon rind is full of vitamins C, B6 & A. You also get a decent amount of potassium and zinc from eating rind. The citrulline present in watermelon rind can help fight free radical damage and boost immune system. Vitamins and minerals can be found in just one serving of rind. Is eating watermelon rind […]

How to Cook Watermelon Rinds on the Stove. Cut rind from watermelon, cut into 1′ pieces. Place rind into a large stockpot and fill with water. Heat over high heat until boiling. What are the benefits of boiling watermelon rind? 4 Watermelon Rind Benefits May boost libido. Workout booster. Reduces blood pressure. Rich in fiber. […]

Make sure you freeze them separately from the flesh as it may ruin the texture or flavor of the watermelon rind. You can store the watermelon preserve rind in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. To freeze the watermelon rinds, put them in a freezer bag, squeeze out all the air from the bag, […]

You can store the watermelon preserve rind in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. To freeze the watermelon rinds, put them in a freezer bag, squeeze out all the air from the bag, and seal it tightly. After that, place the bag in the freezer, and it will last for at least a year. […]

If your face is showing signs of UV damage, dark spots, or dry patches, it’s time to break out the vitamin-rich ingredient to fast-forward healing. “The vitamins A and C found in watermelon can help restore damaged skin after it’s exposed to sun, wind, or even stress,” says Guanche. Does watermelon remove dark spots? Ever […]

STIR-FRIED – When it’s cut up, watermelon rind is just like a vegetable, which means it can be tossed in a pan and stir fried right alongside broccoli and carrots. This recipe for Watermelon Rind Stir Fry will show you how to turn up the heat on the rind with delicious consequences. What can be […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

Strictly cosmetic Rind necrosis doesn’t affect fruit quality. “It’s strictly a cosmetic problem,” Egel says. Necrotic spots visible inside the rind of cut fruit don’t affect taste, Brix or shelf life, Paret says. What is watermelon rind necrosis? Watermelon rind necrosis is characterized by the presence of a corky, red to brown layer of dead […]

No, watermelon rind isn’t nature-powered Viagra, but some research shows that it may help men with mild to moderate erectile dysfunction. Its libido-boosting powers come from the amino acid citrulline, which is concentrated in the rind. Is the white part of watermelon natural Viagra? Watermelon may be a natural Viagra, says a researcher. That’s because […]