Tag: Watermelon

Watermelon rind necrosis is characterized by the presence of a corky, red to brown layer of dead tissue that occurs on the inside of the rind of affected fruit but that does not extend into the fruit flesh. Early stages of rind necrosis can be noticed as small discolored water soaked areas in the rind. […]

Return it! If you get an unripe or over-ripe melon home, take it back and get another one or your money back. I called 4 local grocery stores today (Wal-Mart, Hy-Vee, Fareway and Dahls) and they all said they would refund or replace the melon. It is best if you have your receipt with you. […]

All Kroger Co. Family of Stores can accept returns of items purchased at any Kroger Company family of stores location within a 30-day window of purchase. Can you return fruit to Kroger? Kroger will accept the return of bad produce if the customer is dissatisfied. Returns are allowed for a refund, exchange, or a Kroger […]

A lack of calcium ultimately causes rapidly developing cells in fruits to collapse on themselves, turning the blossom end of the watermelon into a black, leathery lesion. Blossom rot in watermelons is caused by a lack of calcium, but simply adding more calcium isn’t going to help the situation. How do I keep my watermelons […]

Many times nitrogen is used for the quick-growing of watermelon. If this nitrogen goes into your body, it can be very harmful as it is considered to be a toxic element. Artificial dyes such as lead chromate, methanol yellow, red are often used to give melon an excellent red colour. What do they inject in […]

If “foaming” is observed in a watermelon, it is possible that the watermelon is already starting to rot. For the sake of prudence, the CFS advises the public not to eat a watermelon which is “foaming” and shows dubious quality (e.g. off odour). Can I eat fizzy watermelon? Though the sealed container has prevented the […]

Watermelon goes well with a variety of fruits, including strawberries, bananas, and tropical fruits such as mango and pineapple. The more frozen fruit you add, the thicker the smoothie will be. My favorite fruit to pair with watermelon is strawberry. What combines well with watermelon? Watermelon Goes Well With Fruits and Veggies: avocado, lemon, lime, […]

Do a thump test. A ripe watermelon should have a deep hollow sound when you thump the rind with your hand, similar to a knock on the door. An unripe melon will have a more high-pitched resonance, whereas an overripe melon will sound more like a thud. Why is my watermelon hollow inside? In reality, […]

The most familiar method to check a watermelon’s ripeness is to thump the rind with a finger. If this produces a muffled, hollow sound, it is ripe. The sound of an immature fruit, when thumped, resembles a clear, metallic ringing sound. What does smacking a watermelon do? When you knock on a watermelon, what you’re […]

Do a thump test. A ripe watermelon should have a deep hollow sound when you thump the rind with your hand, similar to a knock on the door. An unripe melon will have a more high-pitched resonance, whereas an overripe melon will sound more like a thud. How can you tell a good watermelon knocking? […]

Even if the exterior looks OK, there’s a chance that the fruit could have gone bad. If the flesh has noticeable dark spots or is covered in anything slimey, you should toss it. If it looks fine but has a sour or ~off~ smell, that’s another indication that this watermelon is no good. What does […]

A ripe watermelon should have a deep sound when you thump it with your hand or fist, somewhat resembling a tenor. If it has a hollow or flat sound, it’s likely overripe (6). Try tapping a watermelon with your hand or fist. A ripe one delivers a deep sound, whereas an overripe one sounds hollow […]

Typically, a producer measures the sweetness of a watermelon by their Brix count, a way to measure sweetness. On this scale, measurements of 10 are standard and measurements of 11 are considered very sweet. According to Juan Anciso, Ph. What kind of watermelons are the sweetest? Sultan. Sultan is one of the sweetest varieties you’ll […]

The first recorded watermelon harvest occurred in Egypt nearly 5000 years ago. Because of its great water content, early explorers used watermelons as canteens. Do original watermelons still exist? Wild watermelon seeds were found in Uan Muhuggiag, a prehistoric site in Libya that dates to approximately 3500 BC. Watermelons were domesticated in Egypt by 2000 […]

Ripening After Picking Unlike cantaloupes and certain other fruits, watermelons do not continue to ripen after they are picked. Many websites advise placing your watermelon in a paper bag and leaving it on your counter, but this will have no effect on the watermelon and is a waste of both your time and a paper […]

Here’s a nice tip to cool down a watermelon in direct sunlight. Beside a watermelon, you will just need a big knife, and sunlight. Cut your watermelon in half, and just leave it on direct sunshine. About ten minutes later, it will be cooling off. How do you chill a watermelon? Halve watermelon lengthwise. Using […]

sp. niveum) Fusarium wilt of watermelon is a soilborne fungus disease that occurs statewide. The disease can cause considerable damage where susceptible varieties are grown because entire plants are killed prior to harvest. Why are watermelon vines dying? The most common reasons for watermelon plants dying include incorrect soil, watering issues, not enough sunlight, or […]

Melons need heat and plastic mulch can make a big difference. Black plastic mulch is most widely available and will raise soil temperatures 5°F versus bare ground. You can generate even more heat by using clear plastic mulch (8–14°F). Should I put mulch around watermelon plants? Watermelon is a juicy summer treat that grows best […]

Other preventative measures you can take include keeping the watermelon off the ground as they grow and develop. Use a cage, plastic mulch, stakes, straw mulch or other materials to protect the fruit from the ground. You can even use a wooden board for the fruit to rest on as it matures. What should I […]

These colors are produced by the accumulation of various carotenoids in the flesh cells. Red-fleshed watermelons that accumulate lycopene in their flesh cells have been selected and domesticated from pale-fleshed ancestors. How does watermelon turn red? Red watermelons contain a chemical called lycopene that produces the red colour in fruits and vegetables like tomatoes. The […]