Tag: Watermelon

The easiest thing to do is to put them in the trash rather than the garbage disposal. Additionally, the rinds can be composted, and they are a source of green matter for the compost bin or heap, contributing nitrogen, nutrients and moisture beneficial to the composting process. What do you do with watermelon rinds? 5 […]

Soap solutions are an all-purpose way to get rid of numerous types of garden pests, including aphids on watermelon plants. Mix 1 tablespoon of liquid castille soap in 1 gallon of water, shake it well and spray all leaf surfaces, including the undersides of the leaves. How do you keep bugs away from watermelon? Fencing […]

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 receive frost (southern Texas and Florida), melon worms may be a year round problem. Can watermelon have worms inside? The rinds […]

Breast Cancer. Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Psoriatic Arthritis. Migraine. Multiple Sclerosis. Psoriasis. What are the 10 benefits of watermelon? Health benefits of watermelon: 10 reasons to eat more watermelon this summer Muscle soreness. Reduces kidney disorders. Hydrates your body. Help prevent cancer. Help prevent asthma. Lowers blood pressure. Good for your heart. Improves digestion. Is watermelon […]

Unfortunately, bugs on watermelon plants aren’t an uncommon problem, but many of them are very easy to dispatch with a little dedication and know how. Can watermelon have parasites? Unfortunately, the watermelon serves as a host to a number of parasites. A parasitic relationship involves one organism while the other organism (in this case the […]

The principal insect and mite pests on watermelons in Florida are aphids, rindworms (caterpillars feeding on the rind, including beet and fall armyworms, cabbage looper, tobacco budworm, corn earworm, saltmarsh caterpillar, and others), whiteflies, and thrips. How do you keep bugs away from watermelon? Fencing and netting won’t keep bugs away from your watermelon crop. […]

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 […]