Tag: Watermelon

Rats, much like people, love sugary treats, and sweet fruits are no exception. Berries are especially a hit with rats. Be aware that red berries can turn a rat’s stool red, which can resemble blood. Other fruits to feed pet ratspet ratsThey are considered more intelligent than other domesticated rodents. Healthy fancy rats typically live […]

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. What does it mean when your watermelon is cracked? The “broken heart,” “hollow heart” or cracked center that […]

Squashes and Zucchini Squash and zucchini shouldn’t be grown near watermelon as they often compete for the same soil nutrients and sunlight. These vegetables also tend to attract cucumber beetles, which can spread to your melons’ vines. What can you not plant near watermelon? The best plants to companion with watermelons are herbs, lettuces, marigolds, […]

As the powdery mildew moves through the plant, leaves brown and die, leaving fruits to sunburn and weakening plants. Neem oil is an excellent treatment, but increasing air circulation around your watermelon plant by pruning can be equally effective. What is the best pesticide for watermelon? Use 70g of mancozeb in 20 litres or 50g […]

Watermelons are generally planted from seeds sown directly into the garden as soon as the soil warms to 70 degrees Fahrenheit. How to Grow Watermelon. Botanical Name Citrillus lunatus Sun Exposure Full sun Size 9 to 18 inches tall; 10- to 15-foot vine spread Soil Needs Loamy, sandy, well-drained Do watermelon seeds need sunlight to […]

Reports say that this thumb-sized watermelon is called ‘Pepquino’. It was originally produced in South America and is now cultivated in Hangzhou, Shanghai and other places in China. This variety of watermelon that can fit in your pocket is called ‘thumb-sized watermelon’ and it’s more scientific name is ‘Pepquino’. What are tiny watermelons called? Cucamelons […]

✔️ Added To Cartx. Congo Watermelon is an heirloom, open-pollinated watermelon variety that can grow up to 50 lbs! These large fruits have an oblong shape with dark green stripes on a medium-green body. An AAS winner in 1950, Congo has an unusually high sugar content for a larger watermelon variety. Does Congo watermelon have […]

The king of all watermelons, Southern States Congo Watermelon seeds are a hearty producer of high-quality, oblong melons. They’re deliciously sweet, with a bright red flesh towards the center and their tough rind helps prevent bruising. This fruit matures in 95 days and is resistant to anthracnose. Are Congo watermelons sweet? The Congo Watermelon is […]

Watermelons need A LOT of space—up to 20 square feet per plant. Their vines need room to sprawl, so plant them in a place where they won’t crowd out other crops. Growing the vines in raised rows, known as hills, ensures good drainage and will hold the sun’s heat longer. How big should my watermelon […]

The large fruit is a kind of modified berry called a pepo with a thick rind (exocarp) and fleshy center (mesocarp and endocarp). Wild plants have fruits up to 20 cm (8 in) in diameter, while cultivated varieties may exceed 60 cm (24 in). How big is an original watermelon? The ancestral watermelon was native […]

It’s totally organic and not a poison so it won’t poison your fruit. However, it is totally indiscriminate in what it kills and will kill good bugs like bees as well. Therefore you ONLY want to sprinkle it on the ground around the ant mounds – mix it into the top of the soil around […]

One is to mix equal amounts of borax and sugar and place this around the base of the plant. The mixture will kill any ant that eats it. Cornmeal and sugar are also a good mixture to try. The cornmeal will expand after it is eaten and will also kill the ants. How do you […]

Absolutely! Watermelon is growing somewhere at any point during the year, which means it’s always available. Check out this handy chart to see where your watermelon is coming from. To get your watermelon fix during colder months just look for minis or “fresh cut” containers of watermelon in the produce aisle. How do we have […]

Pounds of Watermelon per Person So one pound of watermelon yields roughly three wedges. That 20-pound watermelon will feed 33 people if you want to allocate, say, two wedges per person at your next cookout, while a five-pound melon will feed six people with the two-wedge allocation. How many servings are in a watermelon? Serving […]

The melons are growing in California and Washington and were previously packed under Charlie’s Produce Farmer’s Own Organics label. Yumi means abundant beauty, and the melon is unique in color and flavor, according to the release. Where is the best watermelon grown? Florida has historically been the top producer of watermelons and accounted for 19 […]

“It’s such a unique variety – the rind is a really dark green color, almost black. The flavor is quite unique too, it’s a very juicy variety and spectacularly sweet,” says Severance. Which watermelon is the sweetest? WSU found that the personal watermelon with the highest Brix value is the Pony Yellow, a lovely yellow-fleshed […]

The melons, which can easily weigh up to 50 pounds, require a long growing season to produce mature fruit. How to Grow Black Diamond Watermelons. Botanical Name Citrullus lanatus ‘Black Diamond’ Mature Size vines can be 20 ft. long Sun Exposure Full Soil Type Loamy, Sandy, Moist but Well-drained Soil pH Acidic, Neutral Where do […]

Southern Africa. White Wonder watermelons have been linked to the tsamma melon, an African melon that grows wild in the Kalahari Desert in Southern Africa. There are several varieties of tsamma melons, and each type ranges in flavor from sweet to bitter, depending on growing conditions and genetics. Why would a watermelon be white? Cross-Pollination. […]

White Wonder watermelons have a moderate sugar content, reaching approximately 9.9 Brix, which is a unit of measurement of the sugar vels within the flesh. This sugar content contributes to the watermelon’s fresh, light, vegetal, and subtly sweet flavor with mild, tropical, and cucumber-like nuances. Can you eat a white watermelon? It’s true. The rind—that […]

Hard White Watermelons Preserving watermelons are known as citron watermelons, and are also called pie melon or stockmelon. These old-fashioned watermelons are used for pickling as well as in baking. Unlike most watermelons, white citron watermelons are hard-fleshed and cannot be eaten raw. What is white watermelon? White Wonder watermelons, botanically classified as Citrullus lanatus, […]