Tag: Watermelon

The very peak of the season is July and August. Grocery stores sell watermelons, mainly red seedless, year-round. Off-season watermelons mostly come from Mexico and Central America. What month is watermelon the sweetest? As much as you may want to eat watermelon all year round, the best time to purchase this fruit is during its […]

Today, watermelon is enjoyed year round, but a lot of people still associate it with a spring/summer type of food. I’m not sure why. It tastes just as good on a cold winter day as it does on a warm spring day! And don’t even try to say you can’t find it in the grocery […]

Blossom rot in watermelons is caused by a lack of calcium, but simply adding more calcium isn’t going to help the situation. More often than not, watermelon blossom end rotblossom end rotCalcium deficiency symptoms appear initially as localized tissue necrosis leading to stunted plant growth, necrotic leaf margins on young leaves or curling of the […]

It’s true. The rind—that white part of the fruit between the pink flesh and tough green skin—is not only edible, but it’s a potent source of nutrients that happen to be totally different than those in watermelon flesh. So, it’s almost like two fruits in one! Why can’t you eat the rind of a watermelon? […]

The most popular part of the watermelon is the pink flesh, but like its cousin, the cucumber, the whole thing is edible. 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 you […]

Once picked, watermelon fruits stop ripening and fruits picked too early may be destined for the compost pile instead of the dinner table. It’s important to allow your watermelon time to reach full maturity in the garden. Know the signs that your watermelon has ripened to avoid early harvest. What to do if you pick […]

Root damage – Stunted watermelon growth might be the result of damage occurring during transplanting. You may have damaged the roots irreparably and they just can’t take sufficient nutrients up to support further growth. Cultivating around the plant can also damage roots, which can affect fruit size. How do you encourage a watermelon to grow? […]

The Congo Watermelon is a wonderful tasting, gigantic sized, long, dark green watermelon that can grow to be up to 50 lbs.! This variety produces a firm and sweet flesh that has 9.4% sugar. As a fully grown watermelon, it can be over 2′ long and 1′ wide! It’s skin has deep green stripes on […]

Quick Reference Growing Guide Plant Type: Annual fruit Maintenance: Time to Maturity: 70-100 days Companion Planting: Spacing: 3-6 feet, in rows 6-18 feet apart Avoid Planting With: Planting Depth: 1 inch Order: Height: 15-24 inches Family: How big is a natural watermelon? The large fruit is a kind of modified berry called a pepo with […]

350.5lbs. The world’s largest watermelon recorded to date was weighed in 2013 at 350.5lbs or 159kg! This is about as heavy as two large male red kangaroos! What is the largest watermelon ever recorded? “The Guinness Book of World Records” reports the largest watermelon ever grown to be one of ten giant fruit harvested in […]

MELON: Cantaloupe, honeydew and watermelons are best enjoyed in the summer heat, but they’re still in great shape in October — and cantaloupe-lime-chili soup, poached shrimp with honeydew and jicama as well as watermelon, prosciutto and balsamic vinegar bruschetta are just a few quick recipes you can try with melons. When should you not eat […]

As much as you may want to eat watermelon all year round, the best time to purchase this fruit is during its peak season, which lasts between May and September. What is the best month to buy watermelon? The best time for grocery store watermelons is when they’re in season. From May to September, stores […]

Start watermelon seed indoors 8 to 6 weeks before transplanting seedlings to the garden; set out transplants 2 or more weeks after the last frost in spring. Sow seed indoors in peat pots filled with seed starting mix. The indoor temperature should be between 80-90°F (27-32°C) until germination. When should I start melon seeds indoors? […]

Based on the above assumptions, the total production costs for seedless watermelons are estimated at $7,534 per acre. Is watermelon growing profitable? When it comes to watermelon profits, it is very much profitable crop due to growing demand and income per acre. How long does it take to grow 1 watermelon? between 70 and 100 […]

Charlie’s Produce, Seattle, is introducing Yumi, an organic black seedless watermelon, in mid-June. The black seedless watermelon originated in Hakkaido, Japan, where it was once highly coveted for its black shiny rind and crunchy texture, according to a news release, with prices of up to $5,000 a melon. Is Yumi watermelon sweet? Spectacularly sweet, unbelievably […]

The rind of the fruit is mid- to dark green and usually mottled or striped, and the flesh, containing numerous pips spread throughout the inside, can be red or pink (most commonly), orange, yellow, green or white. A bitter watermelon, C. How many colors do watermelon come in? We are most familiar with the vivid […]

Citrullus lanatus (watermelon) What is another name for watermelon? watermelon, Citrullus Vulgaris, watermelon vine. What is the original watermelon? Watermelon’s history dates back 5000 years to southern Africa where the tough, drought-tolerant ancestor of watermelon thrived. Although we don’t know the exact identity of this plant, we do know it was prized for its ability […]

The watermelon’s round shape is considered lucky in feng shui. While the fruit itself represents prosperity, the watermelon’s many, many seeds represent abundance. Meanwhile, it’s red, sweet flesh is also a symbol of luck. What does watermelon mean in Chinese culture? In its development in China, watermelon has played a role in summer for relieving […]

Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) is a flowering plant species of the Cucurbitaceae family and the name of its edible fruit. Watermelon Species: C. lanatus Binomial name Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai Synonyms What is watermelon real name? Citrullus lanatusCitrullus lanatus (watermelon) What is watermelon slang for? Watermelon, and melon in general, is used in a […]

Cucamelons are grape-sized fruits that look like Lilliputian watermelons but taste like cucumbers. They are native to Mexico and Central America, where they go by nicknames such as sandita (“little watermelon”) or sandía ratón (“mouse melon”). Are mini watermelons the same as regular watermelons? Carry it out of the store and then you have to […]