Tag: Watermelon

Over time, genetic modification through selective breeding has enabled watermelons of more consistent shape, fewer seeds, increased water and sugar, and bright, red flesh. What are the benefits of genetically modified watermelons? Pros of GM Foods: Insect Resistance – Some GMO foods have been modified to make them more resistant to insect pests. This can […]

Watermelon Ball is a fun unique swimming pool game combining components of football, basketball, and rugby in the water. The ball used to play Watermelon Ball is neutrally buoyant, which allows the ball to be passed up to 10 feet and dribbled like a basketball under the water. How do you fill a watermelon summer […]

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As generations of people selectively planted seeds from fruits that were larger and tastier, they created the sweet, red watermelon we know today. In the process, however, watermelon plants lost much of their genetic diversity. Are red watermelons natural? People use yellow watermelon the same way they’d use any other type of red flesh watermelon. […]

The object of the game is for your team to move the watermelon through the pool and place it on the outside edge of the opposing team’s side, all while keeping the opposing team from doing the same to you. Rules include: no biting, kicking, scratching, drowning, otherwise hurting, or getting out of the pool. […]

The black seeds in a regular watermelon are just plain ol’ seeds. They’re mature, fertile seeds, so if you planted a few in the ground, they would indeed sprout into watermelon plants. While they’re thought to be too hard and therefore inedible, they are actually completely safe to consume. Can I eat the black seeds […]

That’s what the Yellow Flesh watermelon is like. The normally pinkish-red flesh we’re used to seeing in watermelon is, well, yellow. But it shouldn’t freak you out because it’s supposed to be that way. And you should definitely eat it because it’s delicious. Why is my watermelon yellow on the inside? The flesh of watermelons […]

You can eat watermelon seeds raw, straight from the fruit. They’re nontoxic, and the seeds won’t be able to grow in your stomach acid. Is it okay to eat watermelon seeds? “Watermelon seeds can be a great option for a healthy snack when roasted,” Warren says. Those roasted seeds can also be a good way […]

Fruit scents Fruits such as strawberries, peach or watermelon, emit very distinctive and intense aromas that capture the attention of cats quickly. In this sense, certain scents can certainly attract cats and encourage them to try the food. What smell do cats love the most? Sunflowers, zinnias, snapdragons, and gerbera daisies are safe, as well […]

Flesh is a gorgeous strawberry pink, ripening to within a half-inch of the rind, and usually has very few seeds. Fine grained, distinctively flavored and super sweet; it is classed among the best-tasting by those who have tried it. The oblong, striped fruit reaches 15-25 pounds. What does strawberry watermelon taste like? First time trying […]

Yellow Crimson. Yellow Watermelon Varieties Yellow Crimson: Identical to Crimson Sweet (traditional pink watermelon) on the outside, this variety has bright yellow flesh and tastes even sweeter. Yellow Doll: This early-maturing melon only weighs about 5 to 7 pounds but tastes very sweet. What’s another name for yellow watermelon? Botanically, yellow watermelons are known as […]

Caroline Ingalls. Yellow watermelons lack lycopene, which is the chemical that produces a reddish color in fruits and vegetables like tomatoes and red grapefruit. While the large amounts of lycopene in red watermelon give it a pinkish-red inside, the lack of lycopene in yellow watermelon yields a yellowish color. What does yellow mean on a […]

Commercial production of seedless watermelon began in the 1990s. Since then it has steadily increased to be a major part of today’s watermelon market. How did watermelons become seedless? When the tetraploid plant is bred back, or pollinated, by a diploid or normal plant, the resulting seed produces a triploid plant that is basically a […]

More than 3500 years ago, watermelon was already a favorite summer treat. An ancient DNA study has revealed that a leaf discovered almost 200 years ago in an Egyptian tomb belongs to a bona fide watermelon, New Scientist reports. What fruit did they have in ancient Egypt? The most common fruit were dates and there […]

The first recorded watermelon harvest occurred in Egypt nearly 5000 years ago. Because of its great water content, early explorers used watermelons as canteens. The first cookbook published in the United States in 1796 contains a recipe for pickled watermelon rinds. What is the original watermelon? Paris says the true ancestor of the modern watermelon […]

The more genes the fruit has, the more these things are expressed. A seedless watermelon has three sets of genes, while a seeded watermelon has two — that’s why a seedless watermelon can’t actually produce mature seeds. What’s wrong with seedless watermelon? If you’re opting for a seedless watermelon, you’re missing out on major nutrients, […]

Slap it—gently! Give it a little gentle slap or tap. If it’s a dull, muted thudding sound, put it back. This kind of deadened sound usually means the rind is very thick and the melon has less of that refreshingly juicy red flesh to chomp down on. How do you judge a good watermelon? You […]

A healthy, edible watermelon should smell sweet and fresh. If it smells tangy or sour, it’s gone bad and should be thrown it away. What does watermelon scent smell like? For the most part, what we’re smelling in perfumery when we smell “watermelon” is an aromachemical called Calone 1951® AKA “watermelon ketone”. It’s aquatic, sheer, […]

The patterns can be downright magical: Symmetrical swirls and curlicues amid gaps in the sweet, red flesh. To farmers, though, this kind of natural watermelon art—which goes by the name hollow heart—hurts. The fruit is perfectly edible, but a field with too many affected melons can be difficult to sell. Can you eat a watermelon […]

» Hollow heart of watermelon is caused by inadequate pollination of female flowers. » Watermelon varieties with dense fruit flesh are less susceptible to hollow heart. » Hollow heart is more common on fruit that is set early in the season. Is a watermelon good if its hollow? Hollow heart watermelon is totally fine to […]