Category: Fruits

Things like vegetable scraps, especially squashes, and non-citrus fruits are fine for composting worms. They’re also very fond of sweet foods like watermelon rinds. Do worms eat watermelon? Composting worms will absolutely love eating any members of the cucurbitaceae plant family like pumpkins, squash, cantaloupe, honeydew, watermelon, etc. These fruits break down very quickly, are […]

Be sure to cut deep enough to see only the flesh. Cut the watermelon in half vertically. Then, cut each half in half again to give you four manageable quarters. Then you can proceed to cut into desired shapes and sizes. How do you cut a watermelon like a pro? Don’t worry, it’s one swift […]

Rindworm is a general term referring to a number of insect larvae that feed on the surface of watermelon fruit. The most common culprits are the larvae of the cucumber beetle or corn rootworm. These larvae live in the soil and feed on the underside of the developing melon. Can watermelon have worms inside? The […]

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 […]

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? […]

Sugar baby watermelons are the perfect variety for urban gardeners because they can be grown vertically on a trellis. Watermelon plants are a sprawling vine and trellising is a huge space saver. Traditional watermelons get way too big and heavy to trellis. How do you trellis baby watermelon? To create an individual melon support, simply […]

Direct-seed 1 to 2 weeks after average last frost when soil is 70 F or warmer. Plant 1 inch deep, 6 seeds per hill, hills 4 to 6 feet apart; or 1 foot apart in rows 5 feet apart. Can plant at closer spacings if trellised. Thin to 2 to 3 plants per hill. How […]

7 to 8 inches across. It produces small fruits that are 7 to 8 inches across—just the right size for fitting in the fridge or a picnic basket. Red flesh has a high brix value, which measures sugar content. Like many icebox types, ‘Sugar Baby’ ripens 8- to 12-pound fruits in 75 days (compared to […]

The clues to watch for are a brown tendril and yellow ground spot. Specifically, when the tendril nearest the fruit turns brown, that’s the top sign for ripeness. At the same time, the ground spot—the spot where the melon rests on the ground—should be a bright yellow. How Big Should Sugar Baby Watermelons get? Sugar […]

Tendersweet Orange Watermelon Planting Information Planting Method: direct seed or transplant. When to Plant: after last frost. Planting Depth: 1/2″ Seed Spacing: 24″ Row Spacing: 5-6′ Days to Maturity: 90. Disease Resistance: None. What makes a watermelon orange? The difference in color is primarily due to the concentration of pigment cells, such as lycopene and […]

If the melon still has a bit of its stem attached at one end, you actually want to select one that is more brown side than crisp and green. While a hard, green stem is an indication that the watermelon was harvested recently, its greenness also means that the melon has not had enough time […]

The difference in color is primarily due to the concentration of pigment cells, such as lycopene and beta-carotene. Red watermelons have a high level of lycopene – the same chemical that makes tomatoes red, while orange watermelons have a balance between lycopene and beta-carotene, resulting in its orange appearance. Why is my watermelon orange? The […]

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 […]

First off, seedless watermelons are not completely seed-free. There are some small, almost transparent, seeds to be found in the melon; they are unremarkable and edible. Occasionally, you will find a “true” seed in a seedless variety. Seedless varieties are hybrids and are derived from a fairly complex process. Are seedless watermelons normal? The seedless […]

Plant breeders say watermelons have been bred to enhance flavor and convenience, and argue that seedless ones are usually sweeter. Why are seedless watermelons better? Because it has more genes, a seedless watermelon’s sweet flavor is actually expressed more, so the fruit is actually more likely to be more flavorful than a seeded watermelon. Why […]

two seeds. Sow sugar baby watermelon seeds two seeds per hole, and select the stronger seedling to transplant. Watermelons like rich soil. As the seeds are germinating, keep them very warm (75F-80F) and avoid over watering! Cool soil or too much water can cause the seeds to rot rather than sprout! How many watermelon seeds […]

They have either a dark green with slight dark veins or medium green with dark veined rind. The flesh is as mentioned; sweet, red, firm, and crisp mottled with very few small, tan-black seeds. Do Sugar Baby watermelon have seeds? Variety Information: 8–10 pound fruit about 9″ long with bright red, sweet flesh, and fewer […]

I have found that blending 5 cups of fresh watermelon will yield exactly 5 cups of juice, including the pulp which can be kind of thick so I highly recommend straining it out. What is this? Once you strain the juice and pulp through a fine mesh sieve (with cheesecloth) you will have about 3 […]