Tag: Watermelon

Watermelon Watermelon contains an amino acid called citrulline. The body converts citrulline to arginine, and this helps the body produce nitric oxide, a gas that relaxes blood vessels and encourages flexibility in arteries. These effects aid the flow of blood, which can lower high blood pressure. Can watermelon lower blood pressure immediately? Blood pressure and […]

Sweetness Starts in the Soil To encourage strong growth, blend 4 to 6 inches of composted manure into your melon beds prior to planting. Then add a balanced organic fertilizer (such as a mixed blood meal/bone meal product) every 3 to 4 weeks. What is the best fertilizer for watermelons? For watermelons, apply a fertilizer […]

If the watermelon is ripe, the ‘belly spot’ will be white or yellow. If you can see the stripes through the belly spot, it may not be ripe.” A smooth rind usually indicates a good fruit. “You might try to avoid melons that are over-lumpy,” Egel said. Why are there lines in my watermelon? Look […]

Watermelon may be a natural Viagra, says a researcher. That’s because the popular summer fruit is richer than experts believed in an amino acid called citrulline, which relaxes and dilates blood vessels much like Viagra and other drugs meant to treat erectile dysfunction (ED). What part of the watermelon is like Viagra? It may make […]

Watermelon has a good source of vitamin C which is responsible for reducing the effects of asthma and this could mean that you could be fighting some of the severe effects of asthma with just one cup of watermelon daily. Does watermelon cause breathing issues? A severe watermelon allergy could lead to anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis is […]

Top Watermelon Choices Bush Charleston Gray. (F) 90 days. High sugar content. Small, oblong fruit similar to Charleston Gray except for the smaller size of fruit and vine; weighs10 to 13 pounds. Bush Jubilee. (AN, F) 90-100 days. Sweet, high sugar content. Bush Sugar Baby. 75-80 days. Juicy, sweet flesh. Which watermelon is tastiest? 25 […]

Watermelon, celery, and parsley may also provide UTI relief because they act as a diuretic, which helps to flush out the bladder. Does watermelon help in UTI? Relieve symptoms of bladder and urinary tract infections Watermelon clears heat and dampness from the Urinary Bladder channel by promoting urination to relieve the symptoms of UTIs. I […]

Healthier Heart Watermelon is rich in an amino acid called citrulline that may help move blood through your body and can lower your blood pressure. Your heart also enjoys the perks of all the lycopene watermelon contains. Studies show that it may lower your risk of heart attacks. Is watermelon OK for heart patients? Watermelon […]

Red watermelons contain a chemical called lycopene that produces the red colour in fruits and vegetables like tomatoes. The lack of lycopene in yellow watermelon results in their yellow flesh. Yellow watermelons were actually cultivated before red melons. Are watermelon naturally red? “Are watermelons always red, even the ones that aren’t ripe?” No. Even though […]

China. Watermelons Production # 118 Countries Metric Tons 1 #1 China 60,861,241.00 2 #2 Turkey 3,870,515.00 3 #3 India 2,495,000.00 4 #4 Brazil 2,278,186.00 Where is the sweetest watermelon in the world? Cave City melons are not only Arkansas famous, but world famous as the town sign reads “home of the world’s sweetest watermelon.” Locals […]

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 that has cross-pollinated with a citron melon — the watermelon with the hard, white flesh that cannot be eaten fresh. What does white inside a watermelon mean? The […]

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. Which type of watermelon is the sweetest? Sultan. Sultan is one of the sweetest varieties you’ll find, this one measures 12.3 on the Brix scale. The fruits average 15 pounds […]

Summer Breeze Seedless Watermelon is a hybrid, seedless watermelon variety that produces round, blocky watermelons averaging 15 lbs. This is considered one of the best-tasting seedless watermelon varieties on the market. It has a high brix rating of 11.7, making it super sweet! What is a good seedless watermelon? Traveler. Traveler is a high-yielding triploid, […]

This includes the green scraps that usually end up in the compost bin. The rind, which is the green skin that keeps all that water-logged delicious fruit safe, is completely edible. Can watermelon rind make you sick? Watermelon Rind will not make you sick Well, I am a living testament that is a myth. People […]

Cave City melons are not only Arkansas famous, but world famous as the town sign reads “home of the world’s sweetest watermelon.” Locals from the town of 2,000 will tell you the secret is in the soil, not just in the seeds! What type of watermelon is the sweetest? Sultan. Sultan is one of the […]

Look for a watermelon that is rounder and more evenly shaped, as opposed to an oval one. The rounder melons are sweeter, while the more oval ones tend to be watery and less flavorful. What is the sweetest watermelon to eat? Sultan. Sultan is one of the sweetest varieties you’ll find, this one measures 12.3 […]

Instructions Make sure the soil is warm. Wait until the soil is consistently 70°F or warmer before planting out your watermelon. Remember that watermelon are heavy feeders. Watermelon plants need lots of nutrients. Water thoroughly. Water wisely. Give your plants space. Don’t harvest too early. Rotate your crops. How does a watermelon grow? Watermelon vines […]

Tiny watermelon plants from a nursery are transplanted into soil beds. Honeybees must pollinate every yellow watermelon blossom in order to fruit. In a month, a vine may spread 6 to 8 feet, and within 60 days, the vine produces its first watermelons. The crop is ready to harvest within 3 months. Is watermelon natural […]

watermelon, (Citrullus lanatus), succulent fruit and vinelike plant of the gourd familygourd familyThe Cucurbitaceae, also called cucurbits or the gourd family, are a plant family consisting of about 965 species in around 95 genera, of which the most important to humans are: Cucurbita – squash, pumpkin, zucchini, some gourds. Lagenaria – calabash, and others that […]

Watermelon similar fruits Watermelon. Scientific name: Citrullus lanatus. Cantaloupe. Scientific name: Cucumis melo var. Honeydew. Scientific name: Cucumis melo L. ( Winter Melon (or Ash Gourd) Scientific name: Benincasa hispida. Casaba Melon (or Golden Beauty) Scientific name: Cucumis melo var. Persian Melon. Galia Melon. Snap Melon. What tastes similar to watermelon? Cucumbers are actually a […]