Category: Fruits

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 […]

ripe watermelon. Using your knuckles, rap on the middle of the watermelon while holding it up to your ear, or flick it with your finger. A ripe watermelon will have a hollow sound when knocked. An unripe watermelon will have more of a higher-pitched sound, while an overripe one will make a “thud” or a […]

The exploding watermelon stunt or exploding watermelon challenge involves wrapping rubber bands around a watermelon until the pressure of the rubber bands causes the watermelon to explode. Who started the watermelon challenge? This Viral TikTok Mustard Watermelon challenge was created after TikTok user yayayayummy posted a video showing this new trend on his account. With […]

Watermelon is an amazing hydrating fruit as it contains 92% of water and is enriched with minerals and vitamins. Its seeds are super-rich in various nutrients. These seeds have a low-calorie count and are rich in micronutrients like zinc, magnesium, potassium, etc. Are watermelon with seeds better? Seedless watermelons are more desirable than seeded watermelons […]

The watermelon has a thick rind, as such, it can resist the force from many rubber bands. If you concentrate the force of the contracting rubber bands into the same area of the watermelon, eventually the force overcomes the resistance of the watermelon rind and the watermelon implodes… Will a watermelon explode with rubber bands? […]

Causes of Watermelon Splits The most common cause for a bursting watermelon is erratic watering. Whether it’s due to poor irrigation practices or drought followed by heavy rain, excessive accumulation of water can put the fruit under a lot of pressure. Can a watermelon randomly explode? Can a watermelon randomly explode? Yes. Watermelon splitting or […]

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 […]

Germs on the peel or skin can get inside fruits and vegetables when you cut them. Washing fruits and vegetables with soap, detergent, or commercial produce wash is not recommended . Is pre-cut watermelon safe? Public health officials are urging consumers to not eat the pre-cut fresh melon products listed in the chart below because […]

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 […]

ripe watermelon. A ripe watermelon will have a hollow sound when knocked. An unripe watermelon will have more of a higher-pitched sound, while an overripe one will make a “thud” or a lower-pitched sound. Pick up the watermelon and give it a good sniff. Why does my watermelon have a hollow inside? In reality, what’s […]

Some smell of alcohol, some smell of vinegar, some are floral, etc. Fermentation produces carbon dioxide gas, which hisses as it comes out of the rind under slight pressure. What does expired watermelon smell like? If it smells tangy or sour, it’s gone bad and should be thrown it away. Why does my watermelon smell […]

Squash bugs, anasa tristis, can infest vining plants like gourd, squash, pumpkin, cucumber, cantaloupe and watermelon. Do watermelons have bugs? Unfortunately, bugs on watermelon plants aren’t an uncommon problem, but many of them are very easy to dispatch with a little dedication and know how. How do you keep bugs away from watermelon? Fencing and […]

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 […]

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? […]

The easiest thing to do is to put them in the trash rather than the garbage disposal. Additionally, the rinds can be composted, and they are a source of green matter for the compost bin or heap, contributing nitrogen, nutrients and moisture beneficial to the composting process. What do you do with watermelon rinds? 5 […]

Soap solutions are an all-purpose way to get rid of numerous types of garden pests, including aphids on watermelon plants. Mix 1 tablespoon of liquid castille soap in 1 gallon of water, shake it well and spray all leaf surfaces, including the undersides of the leaves. How do you keep bugs away from watermelon? Fencing […]

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 receive frost (southern Texas and Florida), melon worms may be a year round problem. Can watermelon have worms inside? The rinds […]

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 […]

Unfortunately, bugs on watermelon plants aren’t an uncommon problem, but many of them are very easy to dispatch with a little dedication and know how. Can watermelon have parasites? Unfortunately, the watermelon serves as a host to a number of parasites. A parasitic relationship involves one organism while the other organism (in this case the […]

The principal insect and mite pests on watermelons in Florida are aphids, rindworms (caterpillars feeding on the rind, including beet and fall armyworms, cabbage looper, tobacco budworm, corn earworm, saltmarsh caterpillar, and others), whiteflies, and thrips. How do you keep bugs away from watermelon? Fencing and netting won’t keep bugs away from your watermelon crop. […]